p
word
/ˈpi/
pee
/pˈiː/
pee
Definition
‘P’ is the sixteenth letter of the English alphabet. It can also stand for 'page', 'penny', and other words as an abbreviation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a letter or abbreviation. In writing, ‘p’ can mean 'page' (e.g., p. 92), or 'pence' in British currency. The pronunciation is a voiceless ‘p’ sound. Not usually used alone in speech, except when spelling, naming grades (e.g., 'P' for 'Pass'), or abbreviating.
Spanish: pPortuguese (BR): pPortuguese (PT): pChinese (Simplified): 字母pChinese (Traditional): 字母pHindi: पीArabic: بBengali: পিRussian: ПJapanese: ピー - ｐVietnamese: pKorean: P - 피Turkish: PUrdu: پیIndonesian: p
Example Sentences
I got a big red P for 'pass' on my test.
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The word 'pen' begins with the letter P.
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Please turn to p. 10 in your textbooks.
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The teacher wrote a big P on the board.
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Can you spell 'pizza'? Yes, it starts with P.
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You'll find the answer on p. 55 of your manual.
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