How to pronounce peephole
Say it like PEEP-hohl. Peephole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEP).
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US American/ˈpiphoʊl/PEEP-hohl
UK British/ˈpiːphəʊl/PEEP-hohl
- PEEP
- hohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peephole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEEPSay 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 peephole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEEP-hohl.
What does peephole mean?
noun
- A small hole, opening, or piece of glass, especially in a door, through which one can look without being seen.
Where does peephole come from?
From peep + hole.
Questions about saying peephole
How do you pronounce peephole?
Say PEEP-hohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiphoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpiːphəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peephole?
Peephole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEP). Broken into parts: PEEP · hohl.
Is peephole 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 /ˈpiːphəʊl/ (PEEP-hohl).