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Words That Sound Identical to "pique"

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⁄piːk⁄100% Identical Pitch

The homophones of “pique” are “peak”, “peek”.

All pronounced ⁄piːk⁄. 'Peak' is the pointed top of a mountain; 'peek' is a quick look; 'pique' means to stimulate curiosity or arouse anger.

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peak

Noun
Definition

The pointed top of a mountain; highest level of achievement or intensity.

Example Sentence

“Hikers celebrated as they reached the snowy mountain peak.”

The letter "A" looks like a mountain peak.

peek

Verb / Noun
Definition

Look quickly or furtively, especially through a narrow opening.

Example Sentence

“She took a quick peek inside the wrapped birthday gift.”

Double "e" resembles a pair of peeking eyes.
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pique

Verb / Noun
Definition

Stimulate interest or curiosity; a feeling of irritation or resentment.

Example Sentence

“The mysterious title was designed to pique the reader’s interest.”

Borrowed from French, retaining "-que" ending.
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A PEAK is mountain-top High ('A' shape). PEEK has double 'e' like seeing eyes. PIQUE has French curiosity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About "Pique" Homophones

What is the homophone of "pique"?

The homophones of "pique" is "peak" and "peek". Both words are pronounced 100% identically in standard English as ⁄piːk⁄, but have completely different spellings and meanings.

What is the difference between "pique" and "peak" and "peek"?

While pronounced identically (⁄piːk⁄), their meanings are distinct: "peak" (Noun) means The pointed top of a mountain; highest level of achievement or intensity.; "peek" (Verb / Noun) means Look quickly or furtively, especially through a narrow opening.; "pique" (Verb / Noun) means Stimulate interest or curiosity; a feeling of irritation or resentment.. A PEAK is mountain-top High ('A' shape). PEEK has double 'e' like seeing eyes. PIQUE has French curiosity.

How do you pronounce "pique" in English?

"pique" is phonetically transcribed as ⁄piːk⁄. Listen to native speaker audio recordings and watch authentic spoken video clips on SayItVid to master this pronunciation.

Are "pique" and peak homophones or homographs?

They are homophones, NOT homographs. Homophones sound identical but have different spellings. Homographs have the same spelling but may sound different. Since "pique" and "peak" are spelled differently but sound the same, they are true homophones.

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