To pronounce "perils", say PER-ils — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
perils
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PER-ils
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"perils" has 2 syllables: per-ils. It rhymes with ferrules and barrels, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Perils" has 2 syllables: per · ils.
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