How to pronounce peacebuilding
Say it like PEES-bil-ding. Peacebuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEES).
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- PEES
- bil
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peacebuilding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peacebuilding
American and British speakers say peacebuilding in essentially the same way: /ˈpisˌbɪldɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːsˌbɪldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEES-bil-ding.
What does peacebuilding mean?
- The creation of peace or the conditions for peace.
- The reconstruction of physical and societal institutions after a conflict
Where does peacebuilding come from?
From peace + building.
Questions about saying peacebuilding
How do you pronounce peacebuilding?
Say PEES-bil-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈpisˌbɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsˌbɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peacebuilding?
Peacebuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEES). Broken into parts: PEES · bil · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say peacebuilding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpisˌbɪldɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːsˌbɪldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.