How to Pronounce Perique

To pronounce "perique", say PER-iq-ue — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

PER-iq-ue

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💡 Tip for remembering “perique”

"perique" has 3 syllables: per-iq-ue. It rhymes with burrock and tughrik, if that helps it stick.

What does perique mean?

noun

  1. A kind of tobacco with medium-sized leaf, small stem, and tough and gummy fiber, raised in Louisiana and cured in its own juices, so as to be very dark in color. It is marketed in tightly wrapped rolls called carottes.

Words that rhyme with perique

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burrocktughrikgirrockperruquepurrock

Related words

carottepersicoporraypiconpersicotpaimecassareepcavendish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perique"?▾

"Perique" has 3 syllables: per · iq · ue.

What does "perique" mean?▾

Perique: A kind of tobacco with medium-sized leaf, small stem, and tough and gummy fiber, raised in Louisiana and cured in its own juices, so as to be very dark in color. It is marketed in tightly wrapped rolls called carottes.

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