How to pronounce perigee
Say it like PER-uh-jee. Perigee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perigee 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perigee
American and British speakers say perigee in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrədʒi/ in the US and /ˈpɛrɪdʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PER-ih-jee.
What does perigee mean?
- The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.
- The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is closest to the planet: the periapsis of any satellite.
- The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is closest to the Earth.
Questions about saying perigee
How do you pronounce perigee?
Say PER-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈpɛrɪdʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perigee?
Perigee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say perigee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrədʒi/ and the British form is /ˈpɛrɪdʒiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.