How to pronounce periegesis
Say it like per-ee-uh-JEE-sis. Periegesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEE).
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- per
- ee
- uh
- JEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periegesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. 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.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of periegesis
American and British speakers say periegesis in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛriəˈdʒisɪs/ in the US and /ˌpɛrɪəˈdʒiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: per-ih-uh-JEE-sis.
What does periegesis mean?
- A description of an area or territory.“a periegesis of Greece”
Words that rhyme with periegesis
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Questions about saying periegesis
How do you pronounce periegesis?
Say per-ee-uh-JEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛriəˈdʒisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɛrɪəˈdʒiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periegesis?
Periegesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEE). Broken into parts: per · ee · uh · JEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say periegesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛriəˈdʒisɪs/ and the British form is /ˌpɛrɪəˈdʒiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.