How to Pronounce Pea

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

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/piː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pea”

"pea" 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: pee, p, peay — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pea mean?

noun

  1. A plant, Pisum sativum, member of the legume (Fabaceae) family.
  2. The edible seed of some of these plants.

Words that rhyme with pea

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

legumechickpeacabbagemarrowfathoneysapcephaulm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pea"?▾

"Pea" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pea"?▾

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

What does "pea" mean?▾

Pea: A plant, Pisum sativum, member of the legume (Fabaceae) family.

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