How to pronounce pesos
Say it like PAY-sohz. Pesos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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US American/ˈpeɪsoʊz/PAY-sohz
UK British/ˈpeɪsəʊz/PAY-sohz
- PAY
- sohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pesos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pesos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PAY-sohz.
What does pesos mean?
noun
- plural of peso How to pronounce peso
Questions about saying pesos
How do you pronounce pesos?
Say PAY-sohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪsoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪsəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pesos?
Pesos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · sohz.
Is pesos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpeɪsəʊz/ (PAY-sohz).