How to pronounce perilla
Say it like puh-RIL-uh. Perilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL).
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- puh
- RIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perilla
American and British speakers say perilla in essentially the same way: /pəˈrɪlə/ in the US and /pəˈrɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RIL-uh.
What does perilla mean?
- An East Asian herb with flavorful leaves used in cooking and as a garnish, Perilla frutescens. Also grown for the seeds, which contain an edible and industrially-useful oil.
Where does perilla come from?
Borrowed from taxonomic name Perilla.
Words that rhyme with perilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perilla.
Questions about saying perilla
How do you pronounce perilla?
Say puh-RIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɪlə/. In British English it is /pəˈrɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perilla?
Perilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL). Broken into parts: puh · RIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say perilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrɪlə/ and the British form is /pəˈrɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.