How to Pronounce "peat"
word
ˈpit
PEET
pˈiːt
PEET
Definition
A dark, spongy material made from slowly decaying plants in wet ground, often used as fuel or in gardening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpit
British English
pˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEET
UK
PEET
Listen in Context
The garden center sells bags of peat for planting flowers.
Peat is often used as fuel in some countries.
Farmers add peat to the soil to help plants grow.
Have you ever seen a peat bog up close? It’s like walking on a sponge.