How to pronounce peacocking
Say it like PEE-kah-king. Peacocking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpikɑkɪŋ/PEE-kah-king
UK British/ˈpiːkɒkɪŋ/PEE-kok-ing
- PEE
- kah
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peacocking 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.
- kahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peacocking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PEE-kok-ing.
What does peacocking mean?
noun
- Ostentatious dress or behaviour employed by a man in an attempt to impress women.
Where does peacocking come from?
From peacock + -ing.
Questions about saying peacocking
How do you pronounce peacocking?
Say PEE-kah-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpikɑkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːkɒkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peacocking?
Peacocking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · kah · king.
Is peacocking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpiːkɒkɪŋ/ (PEE-kok-ing).