How to pronounce pee
Say it like PEE. Pee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pee
American and British speakers say pee in essentially the same way: /pi/ in the US and /piː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE.
What does pee mean?
- liquid excretory product“there was blood in his urine”“the child had to make water”
- informal terms for urination“he took a pee”
- eliminate urine“Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug”
Where does pee come from?
The initial letter of piss.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with pee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pee.
Words that sound like pee
Questions about saying pee
How do you pronounce pee?
Say PEE. The American pronunciation is /pi/. In British English it is /piː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pee?
Pee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEE.
Do Americans and Brits say pee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pi/ and the British form is /piː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pee?
Pee sounds the same as pea in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.