To pronounce "perp", say PERP — one syllable, IPA /pɝp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɝp/
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"perp" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.
noun
“"We have the perp in custody," the policeman said.”
"Perp" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "perp" is /pɝp/.
Perp: (law enforcement) Perpetrator.
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