To pronounce "peeve", say PEEV-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PEEV-e
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"peeve" has 2 syllables: peev-e. It rhymes with naive and heave, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Peeve" has 2 syllables: peev · e.
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