How to pronounce periegete
Say it like PER-ee-uh-jeet. Periegete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- ee
- uh
- jeet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periegete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay 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.
- jeetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of periegete
American and British speakers say periegete in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛriəˌdʒit/ in the US and /ˈpɛrɪəˌdʒiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PER-ih-uh-jeet.
What does periegete mean?
- A writer of a periegesis.
Questions about saying periegete
How do you pronounce periegete?
Say PER-ee-uh-jeet. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛriəˌdʒit/. In British English it is /ˈpɛrɪəˌdʒiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periegete?
Periegete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ee · uh · jeet.
Do Americans and Brits say periegete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛriəˌdʒit/ and the British form is /ˈpɛrɪəˌdʒiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.