How to pronounce peacekeeper
Say it like PEES-kee-per. Peacekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEES).
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- PEES
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peacekeeper 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.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of peacekeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEES-kee-puh.
What does peacekeeper mean?
- One that preserves the peace.
- A member of a military force charged with peacekeeping duties in a troublespot.
- An officer of the peace (police officer) in a force run by a Canadian aboriginal community.
Where does peacekeeper come from?
From peace + keeper.
Questions about saying peacekeeper
How do you pronounce peacekeeper?
Say PEES-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈpisˌkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsˌkiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peacekeeper?
Peacekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEES). Broken into parts: PEES · kee · per.
Is peacekeeper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpiːsˌkiːpə/ (PEES-kee-puh).