How to Pronounce Periwinkle

To pronounce "periwinkle", say PER-iw-inkl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “periwinkle”

"periwinkle" has 4 syllables: per-iw-inkl-e.

What does periwinkle mean?

noun

  1. Any of several evergreen plants of the genus Vinca with blue or white flowers.
  2. Similar plants of genus Catharanthus.

adjective

  1. Of pale bluish purple colour.

Synonyms

myrtlevinca

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Related words

winklevinca

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "periwinkle"?▾

"Periwinkle" has 4 syllables: per · iw · inkl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "periwinkle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "periwinkle" is /ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/.

What does "periwinkle" mean?▾

Periwinkle: Any of several evergreen plants of the genus Vinca with blue or white flowers.

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