How to Pronounce P

To pronounce "p", say P — one syllable, IPA /piː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/piː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “p”

"p" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pea, pee, peay — easy to mix up when writing.

What does p mean?

noun

  1. Abbreviation of penny; pence.
  2. Proton

noun

  1. One of the many pieces of paper bound together within a book or similar document.
  2. One side of a paper leaf on which one has written or printed.

noun

  1. A serving boy – a youth attending a person of high degree, especially at courts, as a position of honor and education.
  2. A youth employed for doing errands, waiting on the door, and similar service in households.

Synonyms

accountrecordsideboypage boy

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Words that rhyme with p

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

postscriptcernvigwritesurinatepeepisstinkle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "p"?▾

"P" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "p"?▾

The IPA transcription of "p" is /piː/.

What does "p" mean?▾

P: Abbreviation of penny; pence.

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