How to pronounce persico
Say it like per-SEE-koh. Persico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- per
- SEE
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persico 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of persico
- 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: puh-SEE-koh.
What does persico mean?
- Alternative form of persicot.
Questions about saying persico
How do you pronounce persico?
Say per-SEE-koh. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsikoʊ/. In British English it is /pəˈsiːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persico?
Persico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: per · SEE · koh.
Is persico 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 /pəˈsiːkəʊ/ (puh-SEE-koh).