How to pronounce peril
Say it like PER-ul. Peril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peril 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peril
American and British speakers say peril in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PER-ul.
What does peril mean?
- A situation of serious and immediate danger.“Your life is in peril.”
- Something that causes, contains, or presents danger.“the perils of the jungle (animals and insects, weather, etc.)”
- An event which causes a loss, or the risk of a specific such event.
- To cause to be in danger; to imperil; to risk.
Where does peril come from?
From Middle English peril, from Old French peril, from Latin perīculum.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with peril
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Questions about saying peril
How do you pronounce peril?
Say PER-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peril?
Peril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say peril the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.