Proper Pronunciation Guide

period

[pɪ͜ɚiəd]

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!
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