English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
P Pronunciation
P is pronounced PEE, IPA /ˈpi/.
PEE
US /ˈpi/ · UK /ˈpiː/
Syllables: PEE (1 syllable)
noun (letter of the alphabet): The sixteenth letter of the English alphabet, whose name rhymes with see.
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P in a Sentence
- Is that spelled with a p or a b?
- Mind your p's and q's at your grandmother's house.
- The serial number starts with a capital P.
Common Mispronunciations of P
Not PAY
Many European alphabets name this letter with an ay vowel. English gives it ee, which is why spelling a name aloud to an English speaker can go wrong.
Not BEE
The letter name begins with a puff of air and no voice. The buzzing start belongs to B, the letter English speakers most often confuse it with on the phone.
Tip: In British informal use a p is also a penny, as in fifty p, said exactly the same way.
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