How do you pronounce "peacock"?

In American English: /ˈpiːˌkɑːk/ (PEE-kahk). In British English: /pˈiːkˌɒk/ (P-eek). In Canadian English: /ˈpiːˌkɑːk/ (PEE-kahk). In Australian English: /pˈiːkɒk/ (P-eek).

Is "peacock" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpiːˌkɑːk/ (PEE-kahk), while in British English it's /pˈiːkˌɒk/ (P-eek).

How to Pronounce "peacock"

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peacock

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/ˈpiːˌkɑːk/

PEE-kahk

Syllable Breakdown

piːpea·kɑːkcock

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