How to pronounce Persepolis
Say it like per-SEP-uh-lus. Persepolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- per
- SEP
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persepolis 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Persepolis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SEP-uh-lus.
What does Persepolis mean?
- an ancient city that was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire; now in ruins
Questions about saying Persepolis
How do you pronounce Persepolis?
Say per-SEP-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɛpələs/. In British English it is /pəˈsɛpələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Persepolis?
Persepolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: per · SEP · uh · lus.
Is Persepolis 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 /pəˈsɛpələs/ (puh-SEP-uh-lus).