How to pronounce "perce" in English
pɜːs
PꞫːS
Primary stress: PꞫːS
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “perce”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
PꞫːS
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "perce" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "perce" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "perce" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "perce" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“described it the way you all Perce it should you”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“I grew up on the Nez Perce Reservation in”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“said he welcomed the US truth plan the American side understands our arguments Perce our proposals and I want”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“it's it's not so much the fact that the Chinese produce more car this is the largest car market in the world and uh uh so so that's not Perce the problem”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“So that's what gold has been to the Nez Perce people.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“there is a responsibility that they're not going to have to pay a cost for having you as their guests so if you're perce if you were put off”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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described it the way you all Perce it should you
Hear it in context: “perce”
15 clipsThe English word “perce” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pɜːs (phonetic respelling: PꞫːS). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (PꞫːS), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “perce” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 15 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “perce” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, TEDx Talks, PBS NewsHour.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @138:46
“to you know maneuver in MIT um I don't know I don't know if I described it the way you all Perce it should you explain a bit about the process not about the mental the mental model in”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @0:37
“Lenny Wilkens. Danny would say that our purpose is in our DNA. We just have to find it. I grew up on the Nez Perce Reservation in our DNA. We just have to find it. I grew”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @1:52
“yes that they'll say yes to peace the ball is now in their Court Mr zilinski said he welcomed the US truth plan the American side understands our arguments Perce our proposals and I want plan the American side understands our arguments Perce our proposals and I want”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @2:56
“that creates the over Supply uh topic that we that we have now and uh uh so it's it's not so much the fact that the Chinese produce more car this is the largest car market in the world and uh uh so so that's not Perce the problem largest car market in the world and uh uh so so that's not Perce the problem”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @13:04
“and smaller areas of their own land. So that's what gold has been to the Nez Perce people. It has taken our land away.”
Definition & Meaning: “perce”
- To puncture; to break through.
- To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.
- Obsolete form of pierce.
- A piercing.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.”
- “Can you believe he pierced his tongue?”
- “described it the way you all Perce it should you”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “perce”
- Pronunciation:
- PꞫːS
- Syllables:
- PꞫːS
- Written Hyphenation:
- perce
- Primary stress:
- PꞫːS
- IPA:
- pɜːs
- Hear it in context
- perce
Synonyms: “perce”
Hear words related in meaning to “perce” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “perce”
-ɜsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"perce" (⁄pɜːs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "perce" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about perce
How do you pronounce “perce”?
“perce” is pronounced ⁄pɜːs⁄ (PꞫːS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “perce”?
The primary stress in “perce” is on “PꞫːS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “perce” mean?
To puncture; to break through.
How can I hear “perce” used in real sentences?
This page has 15 real-world video examples of “perce” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “perce”?
Single-syllable words like "perce" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "perce" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.