How to Pronounce "peking"
word
ˈpiˈkɪŋ
PEE-KING
ˈpeɪˈkɪŋ
PAY-KING
Definition
'Peking' is an old name for Beijing, the capital city of China. It can also refer to dishes or things from Beijing, such as 'Peking duck.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpiˈkɪŋ
British English
ˈpeɪˈkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEE-KING
UK
PAY-KING
Listen in Context
Peking is the old name for Beijing.
Have you tried Peking duck?
The Peking Opera is famous worldwide.
We went to a restaurant that served the best Peking duck I've ever had.