How to pronounce perpend
Say it like per-PEND. Perpend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEND).
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- per
- PEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of perpend
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PEND.
What does perpend mean?
- A brick or stone that has its longest dimension perpendicular to the face of a wall, especially one that extends through the wall's entire thickness.
- A vertical joint (usually mortar) between bricks or blocks in a horizontal course.
Where does perpend come from?
From Middle French parpain, see etymology of French parpaing.
Words that rhyme with perpend
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Questions about saying perpend
How do you pronounce perpend?
Say per-PEND. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpɛnd/. In British English it is /pəˈpɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpend?
Perpend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEND). Broken into parts: per · PEND.
Is perpend 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 /pəˈpɛnd/ (puh-PEND).