How to Pronounce "periphery"
word
pɝˈɪfɝi
per-IF-uh-ree
pəɹˈɪfəɹi
puh-RIF-uh-ree
Definition
The outer edge, border, or area around something. It can refer to the physical edge of a place or, more figuratively, a group not in the center of activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈɪfɝi
British English
pəɹˈɪfəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-IF-uh-ree
UK
puh-RIF-uh-ree
Listen in Context
A fence runs along the periphery of the property.
The town is located on the periphery of the city.
Lights were placed around the periphery of the field.
Many artists feel they work at the periphery of the mainstream art world.