How to pronounce pekid
Say it like PEE-kid. Pekid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- kid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pekid 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.
- kidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pekid
American and British speakers say pekid in essentially the same way: /ˈpikɪd/ in the US and /ˈpiːkɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-kid.
What does pekid mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of peaked (“sickly-looking, peaky”).
Questions about saying pekid
How do you pronounce pekid?
Say PEE-kid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpikɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpiːkɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pekid?
Pekid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · kid.
Do Americans and Brits say pekid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpikɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpiːkɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.