How to pronounce peeping
Say it like PEE-ping. Peeping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peeping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peeping
American and British speakers say peeping in essentially the same way: /ˈpipɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-ping.
What does peeping mean?
Words that rhyme with peeping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peeping.
Questions about saying peeping
How do you pronounce peeping?
Say PEE-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈpipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peeping?
Peeping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say peeping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpipɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.