How to Pronounce "pique your interest"
expression
PEEK yur IN-ter-ist
PEEK yuh IN-truhst
Definition
If something piques your interest, it catches your attention and makes you curious or want to know more.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpik/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɪntɝəst/, /ˈɪntɝɪst/, /ˈɪntɹəst/, /ˈɪntɹɪst
British English
piːk/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɪntɹəst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEEK yur IN-ter-ist
UK
PEEK yuh IN-truhst
Listen in Context
That book cover really piqued my interest.
This mystery story might pique your interest.
A strange noise outside piqued his interest.
If the article doesn't pique your interest in the first paragraph, you can skip it.