peace and quiet

Questions

What does peace and quiet mean?

Tranquility; freedom from stress or interruptions.

Where does peace and quiet come from?

Perhaps a reformation of the Old English phrase sibb and stilnes (literally “peace and quiet”).

How to pronounce peace and quiet

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “peace and quiet”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “peace and quiet”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “peace and quiet” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.