How to pronounce peafowl
Say it like PEE-fowl. Peafowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- fowl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peafowl 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.
- fowlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of peafowl
American and British speakers say peafowl in essentially the same way: /ˈpiˌfaʊl/ in the US and /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-fowl.
What does peafowl mean?
- A bird of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).
Where does peafowl come from?
From pea (“peacock”) + fowl.
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Questions about saying peafowl
How do you pronounce peafowl?
Say PEE-fowl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌfaʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peafowl?
Peafowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · fowl.
Do Americans and Brits say peafowl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiˌfaʊl/ and the British form is /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.