How to pronounce perine
Say it like puh-REE-nee. Perine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- puh
- REE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perine 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perine
American and British speakers say perine in essentially the same way: /pəˈrini/ in the US and /pəˈriːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REE-nee.
What does perine mean?
- A sporoderm layer surrounding the exine of many spores
Words that rhyme with perine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perine.
Questions about saying perine
How do you pronounce perine?
Say puh-REE-nee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrini/. In British English it is /pəˈriːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perine?
Perine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: puh · REE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say perine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrini/ and the British form is /pəˈriːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.