How to pronounce persicaria
Say it like pur-suh-KER-ee-uh. Persicaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER).
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- pur
- suh
- KER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persicaria 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KERSay 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of persicaria
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-sih-KAIR-ree-uh.
What does persicaria mean?
- lady's thumb
Where does persicaria come from?
From Latin persicarius (“a peach tree”).
Words that rhyme with persicaria
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Questions about saying persicaria
How do you pronounce persicaria?
Say pur-suh-KER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝsəˈkɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːsɪˈkɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persicaria?
Persicaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER). Broken into parts: pur · suh · KER · ee · uh.
Is persicaria 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 /ˌpɜːsɪˈkɛəriə/ (pur-sih-KAIR-ree-uh).