How to pronounce peevy
Say it like PEE-vee. Peevy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peevy 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peevy
American and British speakers say peevy in essentially the same way: /ˈpivi/ in the US and /ˈpiːvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-vee.
What does peevy mean?
- peevish; sulky or irritable
Words that rhyme with peevy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peevy.
Questions about saying peevy
How do you pronounce peevy?
Say PEE-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpivi/. In British English it is /ˈpiːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peevy?
Peevy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say peevy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpivi/ and the British form is /ˈpiːvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.