How to pronounce peerage
Say it like PIR-ij. Peerage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR).
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- PIR
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peerage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peerage
American and British speakers say peerage in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪrɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈpɪəɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEER-ij.
What does peerage mean?
- Peers as a group; the titled nobility or aristocracy.
- The rank or title of a peer or peeress.
- A book listing such people and their families.
Where does peerage come from?
Inherited from Middle English perage, from Old French parage.
Questions about saying peerage
How do you pronounce peerage?
Say PIR-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪrɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪəɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peerage?
Peerage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR). Broken into parts: PIR · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say peerage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪrɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪəɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.