How to pronounce perilous
Say it like PER-uh-lus. Perilous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrələs/PER-uh-lus
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- PER
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perilous 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does perilous mean?
adjective
- Dangerous, full of peril.
Where does perilous come from?
From Middle English perilous, from Old French perilleus, equivalent to peril + -ous, from the noun peril, or from Latin perīculōsus.
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Questions about saying perilous
How do you pronounce perilous?
Say PER-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perilous?
Perilous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · lus.