How to pronounce Perth
Say it like PURTH. Perth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PURTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of Perth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PURTH.
What does Perth mean?
- The state capital of Western Australia.
- A river in the Southern Alps West Coast region, New Zealand, a tributary of the Whataroa.
Where does Perth come from?
From Pictish *ᚚᚓᚏᚈ (pert) meaning “wood, copse, thicket”, related to Welsh perth and perhaps Proto-Celtic *kʷerxtā (from Proto-Indo-European *pérkʷus (“oak”).
Words that rhyme with Perth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Perth.
Questions about saying Perth
How do you pronounce Perth?
Say PURTH. The American pronunciation is /pɝθ/. In British English it is /pɜːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Perth?
Perth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PURTH.
Is Perth 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 /pɜːθ/ (PURTH).