How to pronounce Pecksniffian
Say it like pek-SNIF-ee-un. Pecksniffian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SNIF).
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- pek
- SNIF
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pecksniffian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SNIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Pecksniffian
American and British speakers say Pecksniffian in essentially the same way: /pɛkˈsnɪˌfiən/ in the US and /pɛkˈsnɪˌfiːən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pek-SNIF-ee-un.
What does Pecksniffian mean?
- Of or pertaining to Pecksniffery; unctuously hypocritical; sanctimonious.
Questions about saying Pecksniffian
How do you pronounce Pecksniffian?
Say pek-SNIF-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /pɛkˈsnɪˌfiən/. In British English it is /pɛkˈsnɪˌfiːən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pecksniffian?
Pecksniffian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SNIF). Broken into parts: pek · SNIF · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Pecksniffian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛkˈsnɪˌfiən/ and the British form is /pɛkˈsnɪˌfiːən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.