How to pronounce peaty
Say it like PEE-tee. Peaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peaty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peaty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PEE-tee.
What does peaty mean?
- Of or resembling peat; peatlike.
- Of whisky, having a complex smoky flavor imparted by compounds released by peat fires used to dry the malted barley.
- Containing peat.
Where does peaty come from?
Slang sense attested circa late 2010s at earliest, often apparently mildly tongue-in-cheek.
Words that rhyme with peaty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peaty.
Questions about saying peaty
How do you pronounce peaty?
Say PEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiti/. In British English it is /ˈpiːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peaty?
Peaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · tee.
Is peaty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpiːti/ (PEE-tee).