How to pronounce peepul
Say it like PEE-pul. Peepul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peepul 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peepul
American and British speakers say peepul in essentially the same way: /ˈpipəl/ in the US and /ˈpiːpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-pul.
What does peepul mean?
- The sacred fig, Ficus religiosa.
Words that rhyme with peepul
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peepul.
Words that sound like peepul
Questions about saying peepul
How do you pronounce peepul?
Say PEE-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpipəl/. In British English it is /ˈpiːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peepul?
Peepul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say peepul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpipəl/ and the British form is /ˈpiːpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as peepul?
Peepul sounds the same as people in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.