To pronounce "perilousness", say PER-il-ousn-ess — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
perilousness
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PER-il-ousn-ess
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"perilousness" has 4 syllables: per-il-ousn-ess. It rhymes with querulousness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Perilousness" has 4 syllables: per · il · ousn · ess.
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