How to Pronounce "per"
word
/ˈpɝ/
pur
/pˈɜː/
pur
Definition
Used to show a rate, amount, or relation for each one of something, as in 'ten dollars per hour' or 'miles per gallon'. It is also used in some formal expressions to mean 'according to' or 'by means of'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɝ/
British English
/pˈɜː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur
UK
pur
Listen in Context
The ticket costs $15 per person.
She earns $20 per hour.
This car can travel 30 miles per gallon.
The app charges users per download, not per month.