How to pronounce peashooter
Say it like PEE-shoo-ter. Peashooter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- shoo
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peashooter 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.
- shooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peashooter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PEE-shoo-tuh.
What does peashooter mean?
- A toy weapon consisting of a tube through which dried peas or small objects are blown.
- A person who uses such a device.
- Any small or ineffective gun or weapon.
Where does peashooter come from?
From pea + shooter.
Questions about saying peashooter
How do you pronounce peashooter?
Say PEE-shoo-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌʃutər/. In British English it is /ˈpiːˌʃuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peashooter?
Peashooter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · shoo · ter.
Is peashooter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpiːˌʃuːtə/ (PEE-shoo-tuh).