How To Spell pecks?
How to Pronounce pecks?
Correct pronunciation for the word "pecks" is [pˈɛks], [pˈɛks], [p_ˈɛ_k_s].
What are the misspellings for pecks?
"Pecks" in context
Pecks are a unit of measurement that is mainly used to measure dry goods such as grain, coal, and other commodities. This type of measurement was first used in the 18th century in England and is still used in some regional areas in the UK today. It is not widely used in other parts of the world, however.
A peck is equivalent to two gallons, and is also known as a quarter of a bushel. To give some perspective, a peck is roughly equivalent to a bag of potatoes from the average grocery store.
A peck is equivalent to two gallons, and is also known as a quarter of a bushel. To give some perspective, a peck is roughly equivalent to a bag of potatoes from the average grocery store.
What are similar-sounding words for pecks?
Usage over time for pecks:
This graph shows how "pecks" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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