How to pronounce peevishness
Say it like PEE-vish-nus. Peevishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- vish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peevishness 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.
- vishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peevishness
American and British speakers say peevishness in essentially the same way: /ˈpivɪʃnəs/ in the US and /ˈpiːvɪʃnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-vish-nus.
What does peevishness mean?
- The state of being peevish.
Where does peevishness come from?
From Middle English pevyshnesse, equivalent to peevish + -ness.
Questions about saying peevishness
How do you pronounce peevishness?
Say PEE-vish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpivɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈpiːvɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peevishness?
Peevishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · vish · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say peevishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpivɪʃnəs/ and the British form is /ˈpiːvɪʃnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.