How to pronounce periods
Say it like PEER-ee-udz. Periods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEER).
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- PEER
- ee
- udz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periods pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- udzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of periods
American and British speakers say periods in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪriədz/ in the US and /ˈpɪəriədz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEER-ee-udz.
What does periods mean?
- plural of period How to pronounce period
Questions about saying periods
How do you pronounce periods?
Say PEER-ee-udz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪriədz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪəriədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periods?
Periods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEER). Broken into parts: PEER · ee · udz.
Do Americans and Brits say periods the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪriədz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪəriədz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.