English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Peas Pronunciation
Peas is pronounced PEEZ, IPA /ˈpiz/.
PEEZ
US /ˈpiz/ · UK /ˈpiːz/
Syllables: PEEZ (1 syllable)
noun (plural): The small round green seeds of a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable.
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Peas in a Sentence
- Add the peas in the last two minutes.
- Frozen peas keep better than tinned ones.
- He grows peas along the back fence.
Common Mispronunciations of Peas
Not PEES
The plural s buzzes here, because it follows a vowel. Hissing it produces peace, which is a different word entirely.
Not PEZ
Hold the vowel long, as in bee and tree. A short e turns the word into a brand of sweets.
Tip: Peas and peace are a classic pair for practising the voiced and voiceless s.
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