How to pronounce periwig
Say it like PER-ih-wig. Periwig has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrɪwɪɡ/PER-ih-wig
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- PER
- ih
- wig
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periwig 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.
- wigKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does periwig mean?
verb
- To dress with a periwig, or with false hair; to bewig.
Where does periwig come from?
Alteration of Middle French perruque.
Questions about saying periwig
How do you pronounce periwig?
Say PER-ih-wig. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrɪwɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periwig?
Periwig has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ih · wig.