How to pronounce perimeters
Say it like puh-RIM-uh-terz. Perimeters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIM).
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- puh
- RIM
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perimeters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of perimeters
- 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: puh-RIM-uh-tuz.
What does perimeters mean?
- plural of perimeter How to pronounce perimeter
Questions about saying perimeters
How do you pronounce perimeters?
Say puh-RIM-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɪmətɚz/. In British English it is /pəˈrɪmətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perimeters?
Perimeters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIM). Broken into parts: puh · RIM · uh · terz.
Is perimeters 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 /pəˈrɪmətəz/ (puh-RIM-uh-tuz).