How to pronounce percs
Say it like PURKS. Percs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PURKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of percs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PURKS.
What does percs mean?
- plural of perc How to pronounce perc
Words that rhyme with percs
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Questions about saying percs
How do you pronounce percs?
Say PURKS. The American pronunciation is /pɝks/. In British English it is /pɜːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percs?
Percs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PURKS.
Is percs 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 /pɜːks/ (PURKS).