How to pronounce pekoe
Say it like PEE-koh. Pekoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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US American/ˈpikoʊ/PEE-koh
UK British/ˈpiːkəʊ/PEE-koh
- PEE
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pekoe 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pekoe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEE-koh.
What does pekoe mean?
noun
- A high-quality black tea made using young leaves, grown in Sri Lanka, India, Java and the Azores.
Questions about saying pekoe
How do you pronounce pekoe?
Say PEE-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpikoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pekoe?
Pekoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · koh.
Is pekoe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpiːkəʊ/ (PEE-koh).