How to pronounce pericope
Say it like puh-RIK-uh-pee. Pericope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIK).
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- puh
- RIK
- uh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pericope 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.
- RIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pericope
American and British speakers say pericope in essentially the same way: /pəˈrɪkəpi/ in the US and /pəˈrɪkəpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RIK-uh-pee.
What does pericope mean?
- A section of text forming a coherent thought, suitable for use in a speech.
- A passage of Scripture to be read in public worship or a book containing such passages.“The reader looked up the Sunday morning pericope.”
Questions about saying pericope
How do you pronounce pericope?
Say puh-RIK-uh-pee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɪkəpi/. In British English it is /pəˈrɪkəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pericope?
Pericope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIK). Broken into parts: puh · RIK · uh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say pericope the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrɪkəpi/ and the British form is /pəˈrɪkəpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.