How to pronounce pere
Say it like PUR. Pere is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pere 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR.
What does pere mean?
- Alternative spelling of père.
Words that rhyme with pere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pere.
Words that sound like pere
Questions about saying pere
How do you pronounce pere?
Say PUR. The American pronunciation is /pɝ/. In British English it is /pɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pere?
Pere is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUR.
Is pere 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 /pɜː/ (PUR).
What words sound the same as pere?
Pere sounds the same as per, purr in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.