How to pronounce Peru
Say it like puh-ROO. Peru has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- puh
- ROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peru pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Peru
American and British speakers say Peru in essentially the same way: /pəˈru/ in the US and /pəˈruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ROO.
What does Peru mean?
- A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Peru. Capital and largest city: Lima.
- A town in Oxford County, Maine, named after the country.
Where does Peru come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Perú, possibly from the personal name Birú, or from the Quechua pelu (“river”).
Words that rhyme with Peru
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Peru.
Questions about saying Peru
How do you pronounce Peru?
Say puh-ROO. The American pronunciation is /pəˈru/. In British English it is /pəˈruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Peru?
Peru has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: puh · ROO.
Do Americans and Brits say Peru the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈru/ and the British form is /pəˈruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.