Proper Pronunciation Guide
period
[
pɪ͜ɚ
i
əd]
Tips:
- Pronounce this word as three syllables, stressing the first one.
- Pronounce the vowel in the first syllable, which is spelled “er,” as the R-Vowel diphthong /ɪ͜ɚ/—just like the word “ear.”
- Pronounce the letter “i” as /i/—like the vowel in the word “me.”
- Use the consonant glide /r/ to link from the first to the second syllable—from/ɪ͜ɚ/ to/i/.
- Pronounce the vowel in the final syllable, which is spelled “o,” as the weak schwa vowel /ə/.
- Use the y-like consonant glide /j/ to link from the second to the final syllable—from/i/ to [əd].
- Be sure to voice the final /d/ sufficiently.
Practice Sentences:
| This restaurant will be closed for a period of time while it's being renovated. | |
| Did you put a period at the end of the sentence? | |
| I don't want to hear any more about this! Period! |
