Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

peacekeeping

/ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.15 in modern English

Syllables: peace-keep-ing
IPA: /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force.

Uncountable

noun

(for example) a peacekeeping force.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Peacekeeping is one of the things that the United Nations, for all its foibles, does well."

Etymology

From peace + keeping, after keep the peace.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

peacekeepings (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

peacekeeper

Synonyms

peacekeeping mission peacekeeping operation

Questions

How do you pronounce peacekeeping?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/.
What does peacekeeping mean?: The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force.
Where does peacekeeping come from?: From peace + keeping, after keep the peace.

How to pronounce peacekeeping

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