How to pronounce perishing
Say it like PER-ih-shing. Perishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrɪʃɪŋ/PER-ih-shing
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- PER
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perishing 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.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does perishing mean?
adjective
- Extremely cold.
- Extreme; used of environmental or bodily conditions.
- present participle and gerund of perish How to pronounce perish
- The act of something that perishes; decay or destruction.
Questions about saying perishing
How do you pronounce perishing?
Say PER-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perishing?
Perishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ih · shing.