How to Pronounce People

To pronounce "people", say PEOPL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpipəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpipəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pˈiːpəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “people”

Break "people" into 2 beats and lean on "PEOPL" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with townspeople and sheeple, if that helps it stick.

What does people mean?

noun

  1. Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

    “There were so many people at the restaurant last night.”

  2. Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.

verb

  1. To stock with people or inhabitants; to fill as with people; to populate.
  2. To become populous or populated.

noun

  1. An individual; usually a human being.

    “Each person is unique, both mentally and physically.”

  2. The physical body of a being seen as distinct from the mind, character, etc.

Synonyms

citizenrycommonerspopulacecollectivecommunitycongregationfolkfans

Hear “people” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with people

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

townspeoplesheeplesepalbusinesspeoplelaypeoplecongresspeopletepalpeepulcraftspeoplecreeplelepalchairpeople

Related words

citizenrymassespopulateinhabitmassmultituderesidelive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "people"?▾

"People" has 2 syllables: peopl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "people"?▾

The IPA transcription of "people" is /ˈpipəɫ/.

What does "people" mean?▾

People: Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

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