How to pronounce pecks
Say it like PEKS. Pecks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pecks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pecks
American and British speakers say pecks in essentially the same way: /pɛks/ in the US and /pɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEKS.
What does pecks mean?
- plural of peck How to pronounce peck
- third-person singular simple present indicative of peck How to pronounce peck
Words that rhyme with pecks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pecks.
Words that sound like pecks
Questions about saying pecks
How do you pronounce pecks?
Say PEKS. The American pronunciation is /pɛks/. In British English it is /pɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pecks?
Pecks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say pecks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛks/ and the British form is /pɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pecks?
Pecks sounds the same as pecs in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.