How to pronounce peristeronic
Say it like per-is-ter-ON-ik. Peristeronic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ON).
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- per
- is
- ter
- ON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peristeronic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- isGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peristeronic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: puh-is-tuh-ON-ik.
What does peristeronic mean?
- Of or pertaining to pigeons.
Words that rhyme with peristeronic
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Questions about saying peristeronic
How do you pronounce peristeronic?
Say per-is-ter-ON-ik. The American pronunciation is /pɚˌɪstɚˈɑnɪk/. In British English it is /pəˌɪstəˈɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peristeronic?
Peristeronic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ON). Broken into parts: per · is · ter · ON · ik.
Is peristeronic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˌɪstəˈɒnɪk/ (puh-is-tuh-ON-ik).