How to pronounce peahen
Say it like PEE-hen. Peahen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- hen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peahen 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.
- henKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of peahen
American and British speakers say peahen in essentially the same way: /ˈpihɛn/ in the US and /ˈpiːhɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-hen.
What does peahen mean?
- A female peafowl.
Where does peahen come from?
From Middle English pehenne, equivalent to pea (“peafowl”) + hen.
Questions about saying peahen
How do you pronounce peahen?
Say PEE-hen. The American pronunciation is /ˈpihɛn/. In British English it is /ˈpiːhɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peahen?
Peahen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · hen.
Do Americans and Brits say peahen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpihɛn/ and the British form is /ˈpiːhɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.