How to pronounce pecs
Say it like PEKS. Pecs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pecs 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 pecs
American and British speakers say pecs in essentially the same way: /pɛks/ in the US and /pɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEKS.
What does pecs mean?
- plural of pec
Words that rhyme with pecs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pecs.
Questions about saying pecs
How do you pronounce pecs?
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 pecs?
Pecs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say pecs 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.