How to pronounce peculiarities
Say it like pih-kyoo-lee-ER-ih-teez. Peculiarities has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ER).
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- pih
- kyoo
- lee
- ER
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peculiarities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peculiarities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pih-kyoo-lee-AR-ih-teez.
What does peculiarities mean?
- plural of peculiarity How to pronounce peculiarity
Questions about saying peculiarities
How do you pronounce peculiarities?
Say pih-kyoo-lee-ER-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /pɪˌkjuliˈɛrɪtiz/. In British English it is /pɪˌkjuːliˈærɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peculiarities?
Peculiarities has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ER). Broken into parts: pih · kyoo · lee · ER · ih · teez.
Is peculiarities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pɪˌkjuːliˈærɪtiz/ (pih-kyoo-lee-AR-ih-teez).