How to pronounce peri
Say it like PEER-ee. Peri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEER).
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- PEER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peri
American and British speakers say peri in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪri/ in the US and /ˈpɪəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEER-ee.
What does peri mean?
- A sprite or supernatural being.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with peri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peri.
Questions about saying peri
How do you pronounce peri?
Say PEER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪri/. In British English it is /ˈpɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peri?
Peri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEER). Broken into parts: PEER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say peri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪri/ and the British form is /ˈpɪəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.