How to pronounce peewah
Say it like PEE-wah. Peewah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- wah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peewah 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.
- wahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of peewah
American and British speakers say peewah in essentially the same way: /ˈpiwɑ/ in the US and /ˈpiːwɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-wah.
What does peewah mean?
- A peach palm (Bactris gasipaes), a South American palm tree.
- The edible fruit of this plant, which has an orange or red skin when ripe, orange pulp which turns floury when cooked, and a single large seed.
Questions about saying peewah
How do you pronounce peewah?
Say PEE-wah. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiwɑ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peewah?
Peewah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · wah.
Do Americans and Brits say peewah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiwɑ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːwɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.