To pronounce "pericles", say PER-icl-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pericles
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PER-icl-es
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"pericles" has 3 syllables: per-icl-es.
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"Pericles" has 3 syllables: per · icl · es.
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