How to pronounce peon
Say it like PEE-on. Peon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peon 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.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of peon
American and British speakers say peon in essentially the same way: /ˈpiɑn/ in the US and /ˈpiːən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-un.
What does peon mean?
- A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a laborer who is obliged to do menial work.
- A person of low rank or importance.
Where does peon come from?
From a combination of Middle French pion, peon and Spanish peón, both from Late Latin pedōnem (“pedestrian”).
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Words that rhyme with peon
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Questions about saying peon
How do you pronounce peon?
Say PEE-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpiːən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peon?
Peon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · on.
Do Americans and Brits say peon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiɑn/ and the British form is /ˈpiːən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.