How to pronounce periwinkle
Say it like PER-ih-wing-kul. Periwinkle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- ih
- wing
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periwinkle 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.
- wingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of periwinkle
American and British speakers say periwinkle in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PER-ih-wing-kul.
What does periwinkle mean?
- Any of several evergreen plants of the genus Vinca with blue or white flowers.
- Similar plants of genus Catharanthus.
- A color with bluish and purplish hues, somewhat light.
- Of pale bluish purple color.
- A mollusk of family Littorinidae.
- A caddisfly larva.
Where does periwinkle come from?
Diminutive of Middle English perwinke, from Old English perfince, perwince (compare Middle High German berwinke), from Latin pervinca (compare French pervenche, Italian pervinca).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying periwinkle
How do you pronounce periwinkle?
Say PER-ih-wing-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periwinkle?
Periwinkle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ih · wing · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say periwinkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.