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