To pronounce "peristalsis", say PER-ist-als-is — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
peristalsis
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PER-ist-als-is
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"peristalsis" has 4 syllables: per-ist-als-is.
"Peristalsis" has 4 syllables: per · ist · als · is.
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