How to pronounce peaks
Say it like PEEKS. Peaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peaks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peaks
American and British speakers say peaks in essentially the same way: /piks/ in the US and /piːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEEKS.
What does peaks mean?
- plural of peak How to pronounce peak
- third-person singular simple present indicative of peak How to pronounce peak
Questions about saying peaks
How do you pronounce peaks?
Say PEEKS. The American pronunciation is /piks/. In British English it is /piːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peaks?
Peaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say peaks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /piks/ and the British form is /piːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.