How to pronounce "perquisites" in English
ˈpɜːr.kwɪ.zɪts
PUR·kwih·zits
Primary stress: PUR
Hear native speakers say perquisites in context across real video clips
priestly class in Israel, they have no land allotment. They are supported through the cultic practices and the perquisites that come from the sacrifices. perquisites that come from the sacrifices.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “perquisites”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
PUR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
kwih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
zits
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("PUR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "perquisites" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "perquisites is" sounds like "perquisites-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "perquisites" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“They are supported through the cultic practices and the perquisites that come from the sacrifices.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“have to be encouraged because universities are given many perquisites by society tax-free status sometimes direct government support the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“obvious reasons those are perquisites for Success we don't emphasize as a”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“to suggest that virgins are granted the best perquisites in eternity.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“places where ideas are broached evaluated tested if universities aren't doing that then they really don't deserve all the perquisites that”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“The idea was to punish the ruler for the perquisites that he enjoyed while being king, and for not having been able to”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
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They are supported through the cultic practices and the perquisites that come from the sacrifices.
Hear it in context: “perquisites”
7 clipsThe English word “perquisites” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈpɜːr.kwɪ.zɪts (phonetic respelling: PUR-kwih-zits). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (PUR · kwih · zits), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (PUR). Grammatically, “perquisites” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 7 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “perquisites” in natural connected speech across American (US: 7 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @3:27
“priestly class in Israel, they have no land allotment. They are supported through the cultic practices and the perquisites that come from the sacrifices. perquisites that come from the sacrifices.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @2:31
“to falsify it in universities above all the free speech and freedom of inquiry have to be encouraged because universities are given many perquisites by society tax-free status sometimes direct government support the by society tax-free status sometimes direct government support the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @13:12
“emphasize reading and math obvious for obvious reasons those are perquisites for Success we don't emphasize as a for Success we don't emphasize as a”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #4 · @34:11
“physical assault. And it was okay for Saint John to suggest that virgins are granted the best perquisites in eternity. But think of what the Elder Brother has just given us. He's staged a scenario far eternity. But think of what the Elder”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @2:57
“of trust and resources in the university because they ought to be idea factories places where ideas are broached evaluated tested if universities aren't doing that then they really don't deserve all the perquisites that doing that then they really don't deserve all the perquisites that”
Definition & Meaning: “perquisites”
- A special right or privilege granted as an incidental benefit from holding a certain position or job.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Free parking and health insurance were among the perks and perquisites of her executive position.”
- “They are supported through the cultic practices and the perquisites that come from the sacrifices.”
- “have to be encouraged because universities are given many perquisites by society tax-free status sometimes direct government support the”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “perquisites”
- Pronunciation:
- PUR-kwih-zits
- Syllables:
- PUR · kwih · zits
- Written Hyphenation:
- per · qui · sites
- Primary stress:
- PUR
- IPA:
- ˈpɜːr.kwɪ.zɪts
- Hear it in context
- perquisites
Words that Rhyme with “perquisites”
-ɜrkwɪzɪtsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"perquisites" (⁄ˈpɜːr.kwɪ.zɪts⁄) 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, "perquisites" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about perquisites
How do you pronounce “perquisites”?
“perquisites” is pronounced ⁄ˈpɜːr.kwɪ.zɪts⁄ (PUR-kwih-zits). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “perquisites”?
“perquisites” has 3 syllables: PUR · kwih · zits.
Where is the stress in “perquisites”?
The primary stress in “perquisites” is on “PUR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “perquisites” mean?
A special right or privilege granted as an incidental benefit from holding a certain position or job.
How can I hear “perquisites” used in real sentences?
This page has 7 real-world video examples of “perquisites” 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 “perquisites”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].