How to pronounce perniones
Say it like pur-nee-OH-neez. Perniones has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- pur
- nee
- OH
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perniones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perniones
- 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-neez.
What does perniones mean?
- plural of pernio How to pronounce pernio
Where does perniones come from?
Latin perniones.
Questions about saying perniones
How do you pronounce perniones?
Say pur-nee-OH-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝniˈoʊniz/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːniˈəʊniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perniones?
Perniones has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: pur · nee · OH · neez.
Is perniones 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 /ˌpɜːniˈəʊniːz/ (pur-nee-OH-neez).