How to pronounce peeves
Say it like PEEVZ. Peeves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEEVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peeves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEEVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peeves
American and British speakers say peeves in essentially the same way: /pivz/ in the US and /piːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEEVZ.
What does peeves mean?
- plural of peeve How to pronounce peeve
- third-person singular simple present indicative of peeve How to pronounce peeve
Words that rhyme with peeves
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peeves.
Questions about saying peeves
How do you pronounce peeves?
Say PEEVZ. The American pronunciation is /pivz/. In British English it is /piːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peeves?
Peeves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEEVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say peeves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pivz/ and the British form is /piːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.