How to pronounce peoples
Say it like PEE-pulz. Peoples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peoples 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.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peoples
American and British speakers say peoples in essentially the same way: /ˈpipəlz/ in the US and /ˈpiːpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-pulz.
What does peoples mean?
- the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group“the indigenous peoples of Australia”
Words that sound like peoples
- people's
Questions about saying peoples
How do you pronounce peoples?
Say PEE-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpipəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpiːpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peoples?
Peoples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say peoples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpipəlz/ and the British form is /ˈpiːpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as peoples?
Peoples sounds the same as people's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.