How to pronounce piqued
Say it like PEEKT. Piqued is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piqued pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of piqued
American and British speakers say piqued in essentially the same way: /pikt/ in the US and /piːkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEEKT.
What does piqued mean?
- simple past and past participle of pique How to pronounce pique
- Annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.
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Questions about saying piqued
How do you pronounce piqued?
Say PEEKT. The American pronunciation is /pikt/. In British English it is /piːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piqued?
Piqued is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say piqued the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pikt/ and the British form is /piːkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as piqued?
Piqued sounds the same as peaked in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.