How to Pronounce Peg

To pronounce "peg", say PEG — one syllable, IPA /pɛɡ/. 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

/pɛɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peg”

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

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

What does peg mean?

noun

  1. A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
  2. Measurement between the pegs: after killing an animal hunters used the distance between a peg near the animal's nose and one near the end of its tail to measure its body length.

verb

  1. To fasten using a peg.

    “Let's peg the rug to the floor.”

  2. To affix or pin.

    “I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with peg

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bootlegseguebegnegnutmegmeglegkegclegggreg

Related words

pintholepinnogoarlockrowlocksticklegthole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peg"?▾

"Peg" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "peg"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peg" is /pɛɡ/.

What does "peg" mean?▾

Peg: A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.

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