To pronounce "periclitation", say PER-icl-it-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
periclitation
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PER-icl-it-at-ion
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"periclitation" has 5 syllables: per-icl-it-at-ion.
"Periclitation" has 5 syllables: per · icl · it · at · ion.
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