How to pronounce peckish
Say it like PEK-ish. Peckish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce peckish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PEK
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peckish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peckish
American and British speakers say peckish in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛkɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈpɛkɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEK-ish.
What does peckish mean?
- mildly hungry“After that run, I'm feeling a bit peckish.”
- irritable; crotchety
Where does peckish come from?
From peck (verb) + -ish.
Questions about saying peckish
How do you pronounce peckish?
Say PEK-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peckish?
Peckish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say peckish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛkɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈpɛkɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.