How to pronounce peacemaking
Say it like PEE-smay-king. Peacemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- smay
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peacemaking 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.
- smayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peacemaking
American and British speakers say peacemaking in essentially the same way: /ˈpiˌsmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːˌsmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-smay-king.
What does peacemaking mean?
- The act of reconciling two people or groups who disagree.
Where does peacemaking come from?
From peace + making.
Questions about saying peacemaking
How do you pronounce peacemaking?
Say PEE-smay-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌsmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːˌsmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peacemaking?
Peacemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · smay · king.
Do Americans and Brits say peacemaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiˌsmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːˌsmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.