How to Pronounce Peristyle

To pronounce "peristyle", say PER-istyl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛɹɪstaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpɛɹɪstaɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “peristyle”

"peristyle" has 3 syllables: per-istyl-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

What does peristyle mean?

noun

  1. A colonnade surrounding a courtyard, temple, etc., or the yard enclosed by such columns.
  2. A porch surrounded by columns.

Words that rhyme with peristyle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefile

Related words

colonnadeperiboloscloisterparvisstoacourtyardantetempleporticus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peristyle"?▾

"Peristyle" has 3 syllables: per · istyl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "peristyle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peristyle" is /ˈpɛɹɪstaɪl/.

What does "peristyle" mean?▾

Peristyle: A colonnade surrounding a courtyard, temple, etc., or the yard enclosed by such columns.

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