To pronounce "perished", say PER-ish-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛɹɪʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɛɹɪʃt/
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"perished" has 3 syllables: per-ish-ed. It rhymes with cherished, if that helps it stick.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Perished" has 3 syllables: per · ish · ed.
The IPA transcription of "perished" is /ˈpɛɹɪʃt/.
Perished: To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
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