How to Pronounce Peremptory

To pronounce "peremptory", say PER-empt-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /pɝˈɛmptɝi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɝˈɛmptɝi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pˈɛɹɪmptəɹˌi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “peremptory”

"peremptory" has 3 syllables: per-empt-ory.

What does peremptory mean?

noun

  1. A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.

adjective

  1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
  2. Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.

Synonyms

absoluteconclusivedecisivefinalpositive

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peremptory"?▾

"Peremptory" has 3 syllables: per · empt · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "peremptory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peremptory" is /pɝˈɛmptɝi/.

What does "peremptory" mean?▾

Peremptory: A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.

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