How to pronounce perennially
Say it like puh-REN-ee-uh-lee. Perennially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN).
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- puh
- REN
- ee
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perennially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perennially
American and British speakers say perennially in essentially the same way: /pəˈrɛniəli/ in the US and /pəˈrɛniəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REN-ee-uh-lee.
What does perennially mean?
- Year after year (literally: each year).
- Constantly; with frequent recurrence.
Where does perennially come from?
From perennial + -ly.
Questions about saying perennially
How do you pronounce perennially?
Say puh-REN-ee-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɛniəli/. In British English it is /pəˈrɛniəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perennially?
Perennially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN). Broken into parts: puh · REN · ee · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say perennially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrɛniəli/ and the British form is /pəˈrɛniəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.