How to Pronounce Persiflage

To pronounce "persiflage", say PERS-ifl-ag-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “persiflage”

"persiflage" has 4 syllables: pers-ifl-ag-e.

What does persiflage mean?

noun

  1. Good-natured banter; raillery.
  2. Frivolous, lighthearted discussion of a topic.

Synonyms

banterraillery

Related words

railleryrallybadinagebanteringchaffbanterbavardagedrollery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "persiflage"?▾

"Persiflage" has 4 syllables: pers · ifl · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "persiflage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "persiflage" is /ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/.

What does "persiflage" mean?▾

Persiflage: Good-natured banter; raillery.

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