How to Pronounce Puerperal

To pronounce "puerperal", say PUERP-er-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PUERP-er-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “puerperal”

"puerperal" has 3 syllables: puerp-er-al.

What does puerperal mean?

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to or associated with childbirth.

Related words

postnatalpost-partumpost-productionparturientperinatalparturitiveparturialpubertal

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How many syllables are in "puerperal"?▾

"Puerperal" has 3 syllables: puerp · er · al.

What does "puerperal" mean?▾

Puerperal: Of, pertaining to or associated with childbirth.

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