How to pronounce perishable
Say it like PER-ih-shuh-bul. Perishable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
- PER
- ih
- shuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perishable 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perishable
American and British speakers say perishable in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PER-ih-shuh-bul.
What does perishable mean?
- Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.“perishable goods”
- That which perishes or is short-lived.
- Food that does not keep for long.
Where does perishable come from?
From Middle English *persishable, perysabyl, equivalent to perish + -able.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ephemeral
- shortlived
- spoilable
Opposite meaning
- imperishable
- unperishable
Questions about saying perishable
How do you pronounce perishable?
Say PER-ih-shuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perishable?
Perishable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ih · shuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say perishable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.