How to pronounce perdition
Say it like pur-DISH-un. Perdition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
- pur
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perdition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perdition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-DISH-un.
What does perdition mean?
- Eternal damnation.
- Hell.
- Absolute ruin; downfall.“Their decision to buy stocks just before the crisis led to their perdition.”
Where does perdition come from?
From Middle English perdicioun, from Old French perdiciun, from Late Latin perditio, from Latin perdo (“to destroy, to lose”).
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Questions about saying perdition
How do you pronounce perdition?
Say pur-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /pɝˈdɪʃən/. In British English it is /pɜːˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perdition?
Perdition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: pur · DISH · un.
Is perdition 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 /pɜːˈdɪʃən/ (pur-DISH-un).