How to Pronounce Peri-urban

To pronounce "peri-urban", say PER-iurb-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɛɹ.i.ˈɝ.bən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌpɛɹ.i.ˈɝ.bən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peri-urban”

"peri-urban" has 3 syllables: per-iurb-an.

What does peri-urban mean?

adjective

  1. Immediately adjoining an urban area; between the suburbs and the countryside.

Related words

periurbanintraurbanperiruralsemiurbanexurbianperimetropolitansemisuburbansemirural

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peri-urban"?▾

"Peri-urban" has 3 syllables: per · iurb · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "peri-urban"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peri-urban" is /ˌpɛɹ.i.ˈɝ.bən/.

What does "peri-urban" mean?▾

Peri-urban: Immediately adjoining an urban area; between the suburbs and the countryside.

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