To pronounce "perps", say PERPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"perps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stirps and turps, if that helps it stick.
noun
“"We have the perp in custody," the policeman said.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Perps" has one syllable.
Perps: (law enforcement) Perpetrator.
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