How to pronounce peeve
Say it like PEEV. Peeve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peeve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peeve
American and British speakers say peeve in essentially the same way: /piv/ in the US and /piːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEEV.
What does peeve mean?
- An annoyance or grievance.“stylistic peeve”
- To annoy; vex.“He was peeved to note that his hard work had been undone.”
Where does peeve come from?
Back-formation from peevish.
Words that rhyme with peeve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peeve.
Questions about saying peeve
How do you pronounce peeve?
Say PEEV. The American pronunciation is /piv/. In British English it is /piːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peeve?
Peeve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say peeve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /piv/ and the British form is /piːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.