How to pronounce perineal
Say it like per-ih-NEE-ul. Perineal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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US American/ˌpɛrɪˈniəl/per-ih-NEE-ul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- per
- ih
- NEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perineal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does perineal mean?
adjective
- Referring to the region of the perineum.“His bicycle seat produced a great deal of perineal discomfort.”
Words that rhyme with perineal
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Questions about saying perineal
How do you pronounce perineal?
Say per-ih-NEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrɪˈniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perineal?
Perineal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: per · ih · NEE · ul.