How to pronounce perimeter
Say it like puh-RIM-uh-ter. Perimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIM).
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- puh
- RIM
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perimeter 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.
- RIMSay 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of perimeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pih-RIM-ih-tuh.
What does perimeter mean?
- the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
- a line enclosing a plane areas
- the size of something as given by the distance around it
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Questions about saying perimeter
How do you pronounce perimeter?
Say puh-RIM-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɪmətɚ/. In British English it is /pɪˈrɪmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perimeter?
Perimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIM). Broken into parts: puh · RIM · uh · ter.
Is perimeter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɪˈrɪmɪtə/ (pih-RIM-ih-tuh).