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