How to pronounce periscope
Say it like PER-ih-skohp. Periscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- ih
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periscope 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.
- skohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of periscope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PER-ih-skohp.
What does periscope mean?
- A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.
- To rise and peer around, in the manner of a periscope.
Where does periscope come from?
Formed in English from peri- + -scope.
Questions about saying periscope
How do you pronounce periscope?
Say PER-ih-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrɪskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈpɛrɪskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periscope?
Periscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ih · skohp.
Is periscope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpɛrɪskəʊp/ (PER-ih-skohp).