How to pronounce peripeteia
Say it like per-ih-pih-TEE-uh. Peripeteia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEE).
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- per
- ih
- pih
- TEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peripeteia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peripeteia
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: per-ih-pih-TEER.
What does peripeteia mean?
- A sudden reversal of fortune as a plot point in Classical tragedy.
- Any sudden change in circumstances; a crisis.
- A turning point in psychosocial development.
Words that rhyme with peripeteia
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Questions about saying peripeteia
How do you pronounce peripeteia?
Say per-ih-pih-TEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /pɛrɪpɪˈtiə/. In British English it is /pɛrɪpɪˈtɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peripeteia?
Peripeteia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEE). Broken into parts: per · ih · pih · TEE · uh.
Is peripeteia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /pɛrɪpɪˈtɪə/ (per-ih-pih-TEER).