How to pronounce periergia
Say it like per-ee-UR-jee-uh. Periergia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (UR).
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- per
- ee
- UR
- jee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periergia 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.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jeeKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of periergia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: per-ee-UR-jee-uh.
What does periergia mean?
- The use of an excessively elaborate or elevated style to discuss a trivial matter; bombastic or labored language.
Questions about saying periergia
How do you pronounce periergia?
Say per-ee-UR-jee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛriˈɝdʒiə/. In British English it is /ˌpɛriˈɜːdʒiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periergia?
Periergia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (UR). Broken into parts: per · ee · UR · jee · uh.
Is periergia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɛriˈɜːdʒiə/ (per-ee-UR-jee-uh).