English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Peace Pronunciation
Peace is pronounced PEES, IPA /ˈpis/.
PEES
US /ˈpis/ · UK /ˈpiːs/
Syllables: PEES (1 syllable)
noun: Freedom from war or disturbance, or a state of calm.
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Peace in a Sentence
- The treaty brought thirty years of peace.
- All she wanted was an hour of peace.
- Make your peace with him before you go.
Common Mispronunciations of Peace
Not PEEZ
Finish on a hissed s. Buzzing it gives peas, the vegetable, which is a different word entirely.
Not PES
Stretch the vowel until it rhymes with niece. Cut short, peace slides towards pests without the t.
Tip: Peace and piece are said identically. Peace is the calm, piece is the portion.
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