English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Peers Pronunciation
Peers is pronounced PIRZ, IPA /ˈpɪrz/.
PIRZ
US /ˈpɪrz/
Syllables: PIRZ (1 syllable)
noun: People of the same age or rank as you, or members of the British nobility.
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Peers in a Sentence
- Her peers voted her onto the committee.
- The bill was debated by peers for six hours.
- Among his peers he is well regarded.
Common Mispronunciations of Peers
Not PIRS
An English plural buzzes into a z after a vowel sound, so this one closes PIRZ.
Not PAIRZ
Aim for the vowel of beer and here, not the air of pairs, which is a separate word.
Tip: Peers, piers and the verb peers are all said the same way.
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