How to Pronounce "perspiring"
word
pɝˈspaɪɹɪŋ
per-SPY-ring
pəspˈaɪəɹɪŋ
puh-SPY-uh-ring
Definition
Perspiring means sweating, which is when your body produces moisture on your skin, usually because you are hot, doing exercise, or nervous.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈspaɪɹɪŋ
British English
pəspˈaɪəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-SPY-ring
UK
puh-SPY-uh-ring
Listen in Context
He is perspiring after running in the sun.
She started perspiring during her presentation.
If you are perspiring, drink more water.
Even just thinking about the exam had me perspiring.