How to pronounce peripherally
Say it like puh-RIF-uh-ruh-lee. Peripherally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIF).
- puh
- RIF
- uh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peripherally 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.
- RIFSay 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peripherally
American and British speakers say peripherally in essentially the same way: /pəˈrɪfərəli/ in the US and /pəˈrɪfərəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RIF-uh-ruh-lee.
What does peripherally mean?
- In a peripheral manner.
- At or towards a periphery.
Where does peripherally come from?
From peripheral + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying peripherally
How do you pronounce peripherally?
Say puh-RIF-uh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɪfərəli/. In British English it is /pəˈrɪfərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peripherally?
Peripherally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIF). Broken into parts: puh · RIF · uh · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say peripherally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrɪfərəli/ and the British form is /pəˈrɪfərəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.