How do you pronounce "peripherally"?

In American English: /pɝˈɪfɝəli/ (pur-IF-ur-uhl-ee). In British English: /pəɹˈɪfəɹəli/ (puhr-IF-uhr-uhl-ee). In Canadian English: /pɝˈɪfɝəli/ (pur-IF-ur-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /pəɹˈɪfəɹəli/ (puhr-IF-uhr-uhl-ee).

Is "peripherally" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈɪfɝəli/ (pur-IF-ur-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /pəɹˈɪfəɹəli/ (puhr-IF-uhr-uhl-ee).

How to Pronounce "peripherally"

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peripherally

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/pɝˈɪfɝəli/

pur-IF-ur-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɝpe·ɪfriph·ɝer·əlal·ily

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