How to Pronounce Peers

To pronounce "peers", say PEERS — one syllable, IPA /pɪəz/. 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

/pɪəz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “peers”

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

Sounds exactly like: piers — easy to mix up when writing.

What does peers mean?

noun

  1. A look; a glance.

verb

  1. To look with difficulty, or as if searching for something.
  2. To come in sight; to appear.

noun

  1. Somebody who is, or something that is, at a level or of a value equal (to that of something else).
  2. Someone who is approximately the same age (as someone else).

Words that rhyme with peers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sneerstearsappearsracketeersyearsclearsfrontiersveersadherescheerscareerscavaliers

Related words

compeerequalmatchlordsfriendsequalsmatespair

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peers"?▾

"Peers" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "peers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peers" is /pɪəz/.

What does "peers" mean?▾

Peers: A look; a glance.

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