How to pronounce pes
Say it like PEEZ. Pes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pes
American and British speakers say pes in essentially the same way: /piz/ in the US and /piːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEEZ.
What does pes mean?
- the foot of a human
- the hoof of a quadruped
- clubfoot or talipes
Where does pes come from?
From Latin pēs (“foot”).
Words that rhyme with pes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pes.
Questions about saying pes
How do you pronounce pes?
Say PEEZ. The American pronunciation is /piz/. In British English it is /piːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pes?
Pes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /piz/ and the British form is /piːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.