How to Pronounce Pert

To pronounce "pert", say PERT — one syllable, IPA /pɜːt/. 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

/pɜːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pert”

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

Sounds exactly like: purt, peart — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pert mean?

noun

  1. An impudent person.

verb

  1. To behave with pertness.

adjective

  1. (of a person) Attractive.
  2. (of a part of the body) Well-formed, shapely.

    “pert breasts”

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Words that rhyme with pert

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assertinertovertspurthurtconvertsubvertpervertavertflirtdesertblurt

Related words

spiritedimpertinentirreverentsaucycheekysassyimpudentjaunty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pert"?▾

"Pert" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pert"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pert" is /pɜːt/.

What does "pert" mean?▾

Pert: An impudent person.

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