How to Pronounce Perry

To pronounce "perry", say PERRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈpɛɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈpɛɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perry”

"perry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: parry — easy to mix up when writing.

What does perry mean?

noun

  1. A fermented alcoholic beverage made from pears; somewhat analogous to cider.

Synonyms

pear ciderpear wine

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Words that rhyme with perry

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

berepearberrydarbyparryjerrykeithcorcoran

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perry"?▾

"Perry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "perry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perry" is /ˈpɛɹi/.

What does "perry" mean?▾

Perry: A fermented alcoholic beverage made from pears; somewhat analogous to cider.

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