How do you pronounce "peony"?

In American English: /ˈpiːəni/ (PEE-uhn-ee). In British English: /pˈiəni/ (P-ee-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈpiːəni/ (PEE-uhn-ee). In Australian English: /pˈiəni/ (P-ee-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpiːəni/ (PEE-uhn-ee), while in British English it's /pˈiəni/ (P-ee-uhn).

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peony

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/ˈpiːəni/

PEE-uhn-ee

Syllable Breakdown

piːpe·əno·iny

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