How to pronounce peewit
Say it like PEE-wit. Peewit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- wit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peewit 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.
- witKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peewit
American and British speakers say peewit in essentially the same way: /ˈpiwɪt/ in the US and /ˈpiːwɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-wit.
What does peewit mean?
- northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
- laughing gull (Xema ridibundus)
- pewee or peewee
Where does peewit come from?
Onomatopoeic; for the pronunciation /ˈpjuːɪt/ and corresponding form pewit, compare leeward, Seward, steward.
Questions about saying peewit
How do you pronounce peewit?
Say PEE-wit. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiwɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpiːwɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peewit?
Peewit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · wit.
Do Americans and Brits say peewit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiwɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpiːwɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.