How to pronounce peruke
Say it like puh-ROOK. Peruke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOK).
- puh
- ROOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peruke 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.
- ROOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of peruke
American and British speakers say peruke in essentially the same way: /pəˈruk/ in the US and /pəˈruːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ROOK.
What does peruke mean?
- A wig, especially one with long hair on the sides and back, worn mainly by men in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Where does peruke come from?
From French perruque.
Words that rhyme with peruke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peruke.
Questions about saying peruke
How do you pronounce peruke?
Say puh-ROOK. The American pronunciation is /pəˈruk/. In British English it is /pəˈruːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peruke?
Peruke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOK). Broken into parts: puh · ROOK.
Do Americans and Brits say peruke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈruk/ and the British form is /pəˈruːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.