How to pronounce peer
Say it like PEER. Peer is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEER.
What does peer mean?
- a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
- a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage
- look searchingly“We peered into the back of the shop to see whether a salesman was around”
Where does peer come from?
The sense meaning "to be visible" is perhaps from a shortening of appear.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with peer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peer.
Words that sound like peer
Questions about saying peer
How do you pronounce peer?
Say PEER. The American pronunciation is /pɪr/. In British English it is /pɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peer?
Peer is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEER.
Is peer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɪə/ (PEER).
What words sound the same as peer?
Peer sounds the same as pier in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.