How to Pronounce Periphery

To pronounce "periphery", say PER-iph-ery — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈɹɪfəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “periphery”

"periphery" has 3 syllables: per-iph-ery.

What does periphery mean?

noun

  1. The outside boundary, parts or surface of something.

    “The suburbs are a city's periphery.”

  2. A first-rank administrative division of Greece, subdivided in provinces.

Antonyms

center

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Related words

fringeperipheralperipheralitymarginalizationmarginalizedoutermostoutlyingvicinity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "periphery"?▾

"Periphery" has 3 syllables: per · iph · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "periphery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "periphery" is /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/.

What does "periphery" mean?▾

Periphery: The outside boundary, parts or surface of something.

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