English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Peaceful Pronunciation
Peaceful is pronounced PEES-fuhl, IPA /ˈpisfəl/.
PEES-fuhl
US /ˈpisfəl/ · UK /ˈpiːsfəl/
Syllables: PEES · fuhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Quiet and calm, or free from war and conflict.
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Peaceful in a Sentence
- It is peaceful here once the ferry has gone.
- The protest stayed peaceful all afternoon.
- She wanted a peaceful end to the argument.
Common Mispronunciations of Peaceful
Not PEE-suh-fuhl
Two beats only, with the s closing the first of them. No vowel belongs between the s and the f.
Not PE-suh-fuhl
Hold the ea long, the vowel of piece, which is the word sitting underneath this one.
Tip: Peace, peaceful, and peacefully all keep the beat at the front.
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