How to pronounce peristaltic
Say it like per-uh-STAHL-tik. Peristaltic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAHL).
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- per
- uh
- STAHL
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peristaltic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peristaltic
American and British speakers say peristaltic in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛrəˈstɑltɪk/ in the US and /pɛrɪˈstæltɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: per-ih-STAL-tik.
What does peristaltic mean?
- of or pertaining to peristalsis
Where does peristaltic come from?
From peristalsis + -ic.
Questions about saying peristaltic
How do you pronounce peristaltic?
Say per-uh-STAHL-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈstɑltɪk/. In British English it is /pɛrɪˈstæltɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peristaltic?
Peristaltic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAHL). Broken into parts: per · uh · STAHL · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say peristaltic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛrəˈstɑltɪk/ and the British form is /pɛrɪˈstæltɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.