How to pronounce pernio
Say it like PUR-nee-oh. Pernio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- nee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pernio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pernio
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PUR-nee-oh.
What does pernio mean?
- Synonym of chilblain.
Where does pernio come from?
Borrowed from Latin pernio.
Questions about saying pernio
How do you pronounce pernio?
Say PUR-nee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝnioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːniəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pernio?
Pernio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · nee · oh.
Is pernio 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 /ˈpɜːniəʊ/ (PUR-nee-oh).