How to pronounce peekhole
Say it like PEEK-hohl. Peekhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEK).
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US American/ˈpikhoʊl/PEEK-hohl
UK British/ˈpiːkhəʊl/PEEK-hohl
- PEEK
- hohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peekhole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of peekhole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEEK-hohl.
What does peekhole mean?
noun
- peephole
Where does peekhole come from?
From peek + hole.
Questions about saying peekhole
How do you pronounce peekhole?
Say PEEK-hohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpikhoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpiːkhəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peekhole?
Peekhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEK). Broken into parts: PEEK · hohl.
Is peekhole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpiːkhəʊl/ (PEEK-hohl).