How to pronounce peccary
Say it like PEK-uh-ree. Peccary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
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- PEK
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peccary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peccary
American and British speakers say peccary in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛkəri/ in the US and /ˈpɛkəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEK-uh-ree.
What does peccary mean?
- Any of the family Tayassuidae of mammals from the Americas, related to pigs.
Where does peccary come from?
From Kari'na pakira (“collared peccary”), from Proto-Cariban *pakira.
Questions about saying peccary
How do you pronounce peccary?
Say PEK-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛkəri/. In British English it is /ˈpɛkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peccary?
Peccary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say peccary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛkəri/ and the British form is /ˈpɛkəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.