To pronounce "peevishness", say PEEV-ishn-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
peevishness
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PEEV-ishn-ess
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"peevishness" has 3 syllables: peev-ishn-ess. It rhymes with thievishness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Peevishness" has 3 syllables: peev · ishn · ess.
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