How to pronounce pernil
Say it like pur-NEEL. Pernil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEL).
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- pur
- NEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pernil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- NEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pernil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-NEEL.
What does pernil mean?
- Slow-roasted marinated pork leg or shoulder, typically marinated with sofrito, as prepared in the cuisines of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.
Where does pernil come from?
Borrowed from Spanish pernil.
Words that rhyme with pernil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pernil.
Questions about saying pernil
How do you pronounce pernil?
Say pur-NEEL. The American pronunciation is /pɝˈnil/. In British English it is /pɜːˈniːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pernil?
Pernil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEL). Broken into parts: pur · NEEL.
Is pernil 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 /pɜːˈniːl/ (pur-NEEL).