To pronounce "peevish", say PEEV-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpiːvɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
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"peevish" has 2 syllables: peev-ish. It rhymes with thievish, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help.”
“Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room.”
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"Peevish" has 2 syllables: peev · ish.
The IPA transcription of "peevish" is /ˈpiːvɪʃ/.
Peevish: Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.
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