How to pronounce perilously
Say it like PER-uh-luh-slee. Perilously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
- PER
- uh
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perilously 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perilously
American and British speakers say perilously in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrələsli/ in the US and /ˈpɛrɪləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PER-ih-luh-slee.
What does perilously mean?
- In a perilous manner.
Where does perilously come from?
From Middle English perilously; equivalent to perilous + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hazardously
- dangerously
Questions about saying perilously
How do you pronounce perilously?
Say PER-uh-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrələsli/. In British English it is /ˈpɛrɪləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perilously?
Perilously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say perilously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrələsli/ and the British form is /ˈpɛrɪləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.