How to Pronounce Perishable

To pronounce "perishable", say PER-ish-abl-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PER-ish-abl-e

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"perishable" has 4 syllables: per-ish-abl-e.

What does perishable mean?

noun

  1. That which perishes or is short-lived.
  2. (in the plural) food that does not keep for long.

adjective

  1. Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.

Synonyms

ephemeralshortlived

Antonyms

imperishableunperishable

Related words

decayablespoilableputrefiableputresciblebiodegradabledecayingfragiledry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perishable"?▾

"Perishable" has 4 syllables: per · ish · abl · e.

What does "perishable" mean?▾

Perishable: That which perishes or is short-lived.

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