How to Pronounce "peru"
word
/pɝˈu/
pur-OO
/pɜːˈu/
pur-OO
Definition
A large bird that is native to North America, known for its fan-shaped tail and often eaten at special meals like Thanksgiving.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝˈu/
British English
/pɜːˈu/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-OO
UK
pur-OO
Listen in Context
The peru is a big bird with a fan-shaped tail.
We eat peru at Thanksgiving dinner.
A baby peru is called a poult.
Did you try the roasted peru at the party last night?