How to pronounce perahu
Say it like PRAH-hoo. Perahu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH).
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US American/ˈprɑhu/PRAH-hoo
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- PRAH
- hoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perahu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does perahu mean?
noun
- Alternative form of proa (“sailing vessel”).
Words that rhyme with perahu
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Questions about saying perahu
How do you pronounce perahu?
Say PRAH-hoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑhu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perahu?
Perahu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH). Broken into parts: PRAH · hoo.