How do you pronounce "perky"?

In American English: /ˈpɝːki/ (PURK-ee). In British English: /pˈɜːki/ (P-ɜk). In Canadian English: /ˈpɝːki/ (PURK-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɜːki/ (P-ɜk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɝːki/ (PURK-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɜːki/ (P-ɜk).

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perky

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/ˈpɝːki/

PURK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɝːkpe·irky

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