How to pronounce peasemeal
Say it like PEEZ-meel. Peasemeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEZ).
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- PEEZ
- meel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peasemeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peasemeal
American and British speakers say peasemeal in essentially the same way: /ˈpizmil/ in the US and /ˈpiːzmiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEEZ-meel.
What does peasemeal mean?
- A meal (flour) produced from yellow field peas that have been roasted.“peasemeal bannocks”
Where does peasemeal come from?
From pease + meal.
Questions about saying peasemeal
How do you pronounce peasemeal?
Say PEEZ-meel. The American pronunciation is /ˈpizmil/. In British English it is /ˈpiːzmiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peasemeal?
Peasemeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEZ). Broken into parts: PEEZ · meel.
Do Americans and Brits say peasemeal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpizmil/ and the British form is /ˈpiːzmiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.