How to pronounce peachy
Say it like PEE-chee. Peachy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peachy 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.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peachy
American and British speakers say peachy in essentially the same way: /ˈpitʃi/ in the US and /ˈpiːtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-chee.
What does peachy mean?
- Resembling a peach, peach-like.“peachy cheeks”
- Very good, excellent, typically used sarcastically to indicate a state of misery, resentment or great frustration.“Oh, life is just peachy now that winter has come, it’s snowing all the time, and I’m freezing my backside off.”
Where does peachy come from?
From peach + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with peachy
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Questions about saying peachy
How do you pronounce peachy?
Say PEE-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpitʃi/. In British English it is /ˈpiːtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peachy?
Peachy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say peachy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpitʃi/ and the British form is /ˈpiːtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.