How to Pronounce "perishes"
word
ˈpɛɹɪʃ
PAIR-ish-iz
pˈɛɹɪʃɪz
PER-ish-iz
Definition
'Perishes' means to die, especially in a sudden or tragic way, or for something to be destroyed or to decay.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹɪʃ
British English
pˈɛɹɪʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-ish-iz
UK
PER-ish-iz
Listen in Context
If a plant does not get water, it perishes.
Food perishes quickly in hot weather.
Without shelter, he perishes in the cold.
The fruit perishes before we can eat it all.