How to pronounce peepshow
Say it like PEEP-shoh. Peepshow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEP).
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US American/ˈpipˌʃoʊ/PEEP-shoh
UK British/ˈpiːpˌʃəʊ/PEEP-shoh
- PEEP
- shoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peepshow 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.
- shohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of peepshow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEEP-shoh.
What does peepshow mean?
noun
- An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
Where does peepshow come from?
From peep + show.
Questions about saying peepshow
How do you pronounce peepshow?
Say PEEP-shoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpipˌʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːpˌʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peepshow?
Peepshow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEP). Broken into parts: PEEP · shoh.
Is peepshow 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 /ˈpiːpˌʃəʊ/ (PEEP-shoh).