How to pronounce Percy
Say it like PUR-see. Percy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɝsi/PUR-see
UK British/ˈpɜːsi/PUR-see
- PUR
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Percy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-see.
What does Percy mean?
proper noun
- A village in Manche department, Normandy, France.
- A township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Washington County, Mississippi, United States.
- A unit of Percocet.
Where does Percy come from?
The common noun is derived from the proper noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- walker percy
- sir henry percy
- hotspur
- harry hotspur
Words that rhyme with Percy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Percy.
Questions about saying Percy
How do you pronounce Percy?
Say PUR-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsi/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Percy?
Percy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · see.
Is Percy 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 /ˈpɜːsi/ (PUR-see).