How to Pronounce Peacenik

To pronounce "peacenik", say PEAC-en-ik — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PEAC-en-ik

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💡 Tip for remembering “peacenik”

"peacenik" has 3 syllables: peac-en-ik. It rhymes with thick and sick, if that helps it stick.

What does peacenik mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes derogatory) Someone who publicly opposes armed conflict in general, or a particular conflict, or who publicly opposes the proliferation of weapons.

Synonyms

dovepacifist

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Words that rhyme with peacenik

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thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

dovepeace-nikpeacemongerpacifistantipacifistpeacemongeringantiwarriorpacificist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peacenik"?▾

"Peacenik" has 3 syllables: peac · en · ik.

What does "peacenik" mean?▾

Peacenik: (sometimes derogatory) Someone who publicly opposes armed conflict in general, or a particular conflict, or who publicly opposes the proliferation of weapons.

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