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How to pronounce peary

Say it like PEE-ree. Peary has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).

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US American/ˈpiri/PEE-ree
UK British/ˈpiːri/PEE-ree
  • PEE
  • ree
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Peary pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of peary

American and British speakers say peary in essentially the same way: /ˈpiri/ in the US and /ˈpiːri/ in the UK.

British respelling: PEE-ree.

What does peary mean?

adjective
  1. Resembling pears, pear-like.
  2. Of, or pertaining to, pears.“full of peary goodness.”

Where does peary come from?

From pear + -y.

Words that rhyme with peary

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peary.

Questions about saying peary

How do you pronounce peary?

Say PEE-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiri/. In British English it is /ˈpiːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in peary?

Peary has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · ree.

Do Americans and Brits say peary the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiri/ and the British form is /ˈpiːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).