How to pronounce periplus
Say it like PER-ih-pluhs. Periplus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrɪˌplʌs/PER-ih-pluhs
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- PER
- ih
- pluhs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periplus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pluhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
What does periplus mean?
noun
- An account of a voyage, particularly those of Hanno and Arrian, recording ports and coastal landmarks.
- A voyage along a coast.
- Synonym of circuit: the path or distance around a coast.
Questions about saying periplus
How do you pronounce periplus?
Say PER-ih-pluhs. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrɪˌplʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periplus?
Periplus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ih · pluhs.