To pronounce "peterson", say PET-ers-on — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
peterson
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PET-ers-on
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"peterson" has 3 syllables: pet-ers-on. It rhymes with petersen and pettersson, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: petersen, pettersson — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Peterson" has 3 syllables: pet · ers · on.
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