How to Pronounce Peroneal

To pronounce "peroneal", say PER-on-eal — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɛː.ɹəˈniː.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌpɛː.ɹəˈniː.əl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “peroneal”

"peroneal" has 3 syllables: per-on-eal. It rhymes with baronial, if that helps it stick.

What does peroneal mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the fibula or to the part of the leg containing it, the outside (lateral aspect) of the lower leg (that is, what anatomical terminology calls the leg, from knee to foot).

Synonyms

fibular

Words that rhyme with peroneal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

baronial

Related words

retinaculatibioperonealplantarolateralparafibularscapuloperonealfabellotibialsolealpuboperineal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peroneal"?▾

"Peroneal" has 3 syllables: per · on · eal.

What is the IPA transcription of "peroneal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peroneal" is /ˌpɛː.ɹəˈniː.əl/.

What does "peroneal" mean?▾

Peroneal: Pertaining to the fibula or to the part of the leg containing it, the outside (lateral aspect) of the lower leg (that is, what anatomical terminology calls the leg, from knee to foot).

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