How to pronounce peaceably
Say it like PEE-suh-blee. Peaceably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- suh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peaceably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peaceably
American and British speakers say peaceably in essentially the same way: /ˈpisəbli/ in the US and /ˈpiːsəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-suh-blee.
What does peaceably mean?
- In a peaceable manner.
Where does peaceably come from?
From Middle English pesibly; equivalent to peaceable + -ly.
Questions about saying peaceably
How do you pronounce peaceably?
Say PEE-suh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpisəbli/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peaceably?
Peaceably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · suh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say peaceably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpisəbli/ and the British form is /ˈpiːsəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.