How to pronounce Peking
Say it like pee-KING. Peking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KING).
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- pee
- KING
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Peking
American and British speakers say Peking in essentially the same way: /ˌpiˈkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌpiːˈkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pee-KING.
What does Peking mean?
- Dated form of Beijing: the government of the People's Republic of China; the central leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
Words that rhyme with Peking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Peking.
Questions about saying Peking
How do you pronounce Peking?
Say pee-KING. The American pronunciation is /ˌpiˈkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌpiːˈkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Peking?
Peking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KING). Broken into parts: pee · KING.
Do Americans and Brits say Peking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpiˈkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌpiːˈkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.