To pronounce "pernicious", say PERN-ic-ious — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pernicious
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PERN-ic-ious
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"pernicious" has 3 syllables: pern-ic-ious. It rhymes with capricious and surreptitious, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pernicious" has 3 syllables: pern · ic · ious.
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