How to Pronounce Pere

To pronounce "pere", say PER-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

PER-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “pere”

"pere" has 2 syllables: per-e. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: purr, per, pur — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pere mean?

noun

  1. A priest of the Roman Catholic Church, especially a French one. Also used as a title preceding the name of such a priest.
  2. Sr. - Used after a proper name that is common to a father and his son to indicate that the father is being referred to rather than the son (junior, fils).

Words that rhyme with pere

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pere"?▾

"Pere" has 2 syllables: per · e.

What does "pere" mean?▾

Pere: A priest of the Roman Catholic Church, especially a French one. Also used as a title preceding the name of such a priest.

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