period
PI-ree-ad
peereead
/ˈpɪɹiəd/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “period” is spelled “peereead”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | i | r | ee | a | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɪ/ | /ɹ/ | /i/ | /ə/ | /d/ |
English writes “period” with
6 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“peereead” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “period”
bloodstupidneededhundredexcitedinvitednakedbudexpectedheaded
“period” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “period”?
“period” is pronounced PI-ree-ad — IPA /ˈpɪɹiəd/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “peereead”.
How many syllables are in “period”?
“period” has 3 syllables: PI-ree-ad (the capitalized syllable is stressed).