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peer

Definition:

(nou) a person who is of equal standing with another in a group (nou) a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

Phonetic Transcription:

pɪə

Examples:

Screech is seen as the geek of his peer group.

The science motor is the peer recognition.

But they also succumb to the peer pressure in the end.

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Common mistakes of peer pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pee-ER". The correct pronunciation is /pɪr/ in US and /pɪə/ in UK, with stress on the single syllable. Tip: Focus on the single syllable and avoid adding extra sounds.
Vowel confusion: A common mistake is using a long "ee" sound, pronouncing it as "peer" with /piːr/. The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound, /pɪr/ (US) and /pɪə/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "pin" to get the right vowel sound.
Adding unnecessary sounds: Some might pronounce "peer" as "peer-uh" or "peer-er", adding an extra syllable. The correct form is a single syllable /pɪr/ (US) and /pɪə/ (UK). Tip: Keep it simple and focus on the smooth, single-syllable sound.
Mispronouncing the ending: Learners may mistakenly say "peer" with a hard "r" sound, like "peer-rr". The correct pronunciation is softer, with /pɪr/ (US) and /pɪə/ (UK). Tip: Relax your tongue when saying the "r" to achieve the right sound.
Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "peer" with "pier", pronouncing both the same way. However, "peer" is pronounced /pɪr/ (US) and /pɪə/ (UK), while "pier" has a different vowel sound. Tip: Practice saying each word in context to distinguish them clearly.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "peer" in American English?

In American English, "peer" is pronounced as /pɪr/. The vowel sound is similar to the "i" in "sit," but with a more pronounced "r" sound at the end.

Is there a difference in pronunciation between "peer" in American and British English?

No, both American and British English pronounce "peer" the same way, /pɪə/ in UK English, where the vowel sound is slightly more drawn out. However, the difference is minimal, and both forms are easily understood by speakers of either variety.

What is the syllable structure of the word "peer"?

The word "peer" has one syllable, making it a monosyllabic word. It is pronounced with a single vowel sound followed by the "r" sound.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "peer"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing "peer" as /pɪər/, adding an extra vowel sound that isn't there. Remember to focus on the single vowel sound followed by the "r" to avoid confusion with words like "pier."