How to pronounce peony
Say it like PEE-uh-nee. Peony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peony
American and British speakers say peony in essentially the same way: /ˈpiəni/ in the US and /ˈpiːəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-uh-nee.
What does peony mean?
- A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.
- A dark red color.
Questions about saying peony
How do you pronounce peony?
Say PEE-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiəni/. In British English it is /ˈpiːəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peony?
Peony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say peony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiəni/ and the British form is /ˈpiːəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.