How to pronounce peacenik
Say it like PEES-nik. Peacenik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEES).
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- PEES
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peacenik 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.
- nikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peacenik
American and British speakers say peacenik in essentially the same way: /ˈpisˌnɪk/ in the US and /ˈpiːsˌnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEES-nik.
What does peacenik mean?
- someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations
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Questions about saying peacenik
How do you pronounce peacenik?
Say PEES-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpisˌnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsˌnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peacenik?
Peacenik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEES). Broken into parts: PEES · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say peacenik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpisˌnɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpiːsˌnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.