How to pronounce peonies
Say it like PEE-uh-neez. Peonies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- uh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peonies 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peonies
American and British speakers say peonies in essentially the same way: /ˈpiəniz/ in the US and /ˈpiːəniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-uh-neez.
What does peonies mean?
- plural of peony How to pronounce peony
Questions about saying peonies
How do you pronounce peonies?
Say PEE-uh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiəniz/. In British English it is /ˈpiːəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peonies?
Peonies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · uh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say peonies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiəniz/ and the British form is /ˈpiːəniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.