How to Pronounce Peril

To pronounce "peril", say PER-il — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpɛɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peril”

"peril" has 2 syllables: per-il. It rhymes with apparel and sterile, if that helps it stick.

What does peril mean?

noun

  1. A situation of serious and immediate danger.
  2. Something that causes, contains, or presents danger.

    “The perils of the jungle (animals and insects, weather, etc)”

verb

  1. To cause to be in danger; to imperil; to risk.

Synonyms

dangerhazardjeopardyriskthreatwathe

Words that rhyme with peril

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apparelsterileferalbarrelimperilcarolcarrollerolsterolburelscleralcheryl

Related words

dangerimperiljeopardizeendangerhazardriskinessriskthreaten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peril"?▾

"Peril" has 2 syllables: per · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "peril"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peril" is /ˈpɛɹəl/.

What does "peril" mean?▾

Peril: A situation of serious and immediate danger.

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