How to pronounce peeving
Say it like PEE-ving. Peeving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce peeving. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peeving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peeving
American and British speakers say peeving in essentially the same way: /ˈpivɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-ving.
What does peeving mean?
- present participle and gerund of peeve How to pronounce peeve
Words that rhyme with peeving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peeving.
Questions about saying peeving
How do you pronounce peeving?
Say PEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈpivɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peeving?
Peeving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say peeving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpivɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.