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