To pronounce "perishing", say PER-ish-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
perishing
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PER-ish-ing
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"perishing" has 3 syllables: per-ish-ing. It rhymes with cherishing, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Perishing" has 3 syllables: per · ish · ing.
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