How to pronounce Peter
Say it like PEE-ter. Peter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
- PEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Peter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PEE-tuh.
What does Peter mean?
- A census-designated place in Cache County, Utah, United States, named after Peter Maughan.
- A safe.
- A prison cell.
- Chiefly followed by out: originally (mining), of a vein of ore: to be depleted of ore; now (generally), to diminish to nothing; to dwindle, to trail off.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pete
- simon peter
- saint peter
- st. peter
- saint peter the apostle
- st. peter the apostle
Words that rhyme with Peter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Peter.
Words that sound like Peter
- pieter
Questions about saying Peter
How do you pronounce Peter?
Say PEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Peter?
Peter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · ter.
Is Peter 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 /ˈpiːtə/ (PEE-tuh).
What words sound the same as Peter?
Peter sounds the same as pieter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.