How to pronounce perc
Say it like PURK. Perc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/pɝk/PURK
UK British/pɜːk/PURK
- PURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perc pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of perc
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PURK.
What does perc mean?
noun
- Alternative form of perk (perquisite)
- Percutaneous.
- Alternative letter-case form of Perc (“Percocet”)
Words that rhyme with perc
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perc.
Words that sound like perc
Questions about saying perc
How do you pronounce perc?
Say PURK. The American pronunciation is /pɝk/. In British English it is /pɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perc?
Perc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PURK.
Is perc pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɜːk/ (PURK).
What words sound the same as perc?
Perc sounds the same as perk in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.