How to pronounce periegetic
Say it like per-ee-uh-JET-ik. Periegetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JET).
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- per
- ee
- uh
- JET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periegetic 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.
- JETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of periegetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: per-ih-uh-JET-ik.
What does periegetic mean?
- Relating to a periegesis.
Words that rhyme with periegetic
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Questions about saying periegetic
How do you pronounce periegetic?
Say per-ee-uh-JET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛriəˈdʒɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɛrɪəˈdʒɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periegetic?
Periegetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JET). Broken into parts: per · ee · uh · JET · ik.
Is periegetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpɛrɪəˈdʒɛtɪk/ (per-ih-uh-JET-ik).