How to pronounce Peshawar
Say it like PESH-uh-wor. Peshawar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PESH).
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- PESH
- uh
- wor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peshawar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- worKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Peshawar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PESH-uh-waw.
What does Peshawar mean?
- A city, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Questions about saying Peshawar
How do you pronounce Peshawar?
Say PESH-uh-wor. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛʃəwɔr/. In British English it is /ˈpɛʃəwɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Peshawar?
Peshawar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PESH). Broken into parts: PESH · uh · wor.
Is Peshawar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛʃəwɔː/ (PESH-uh-waw).