How to pronounce perry
Say it like PER-ee. Perry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce perry. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perry 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perry
American and British speakers say perry in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛri/ in the US and /ˈpɛri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PER-ee.
What does perry mean?
- United States philosopher (1876-1957)
- United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858)
- United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819)
Where does perry come from?
From Middle English perre; from Old French peré; from Vulgar Latin *piratum; from Latin pirum.
Words that rhyme with perry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perry.
Words that sound like perry
Questions about saying perry
How do you pronounce perry?
Say PER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛri/. In British English it is /ˈpɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perry?
Perry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say perry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛri/ and the British form is /ˈpɛri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as perry?
Perry sounds the same as parry in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.