How to pronounce peacekeeping
Say it like PEE-skee-ping. Peacekeeping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- skee
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peacekeeping 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.
- skeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peacekeeping
American and British speakers say peacekeeping in essentially the same way: /ˈpiˌskipɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-skee-ping.
What does peacekeeping mean?
- The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force.
- (for example) a peacekeeping force.
Where does peacekeeping come from?
From peace + keeping, after keep the peace.
Questions about saying peacekeeping
How do you pronounce peacekeeping?
Say PEE-skee-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌskipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peacekeeping?
Peacekeeping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · skee · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say peacekeeping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiˌskipɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.