How to pronounce puerperia
Say it like pyoo-er-PIR-ee-uh. Puerperia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIR).
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- pyoo
- er
- PIR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puerperia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 puerperia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pyoo-ur-PEER-ee-uh.
What does puerperia mean?
- plural of puerperium How to pronounce puerperium
Words that rhyme with puerperia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puerperia.
Questions about saying puerperia
How do you pronounce puerperia?
Say pyoo-er-PIR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpjuɚˈpɪriə/. In British English it is /ˌpjuːɜːˈpɪəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puerperia?
Puerperia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIR). Broken into parts: pyoo · er · PIR · ee · uh.
Is puerperia 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 /ˌpjuːɜːˈpɪəriə/ (pyoo-ur-PEER-ee-uh).