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.

What does people mean?

noun

  1. plural of person: a body of persons considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.
  2. Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.

verb

  1. To interact with people; to socialize.
  2. To stock with people or inhabitants; to fill as with people; to populate.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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: plural of person: a body of persons considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

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