How to Pronounce "persephone"
word
pərˈsɛfəˌni
per-SEF-uh-nee
pəˈsɛfəni
puh-SEF-uh-nee
Definition
Persephone is a goddess from Greek mythology, the daughter of Demeter and the queen of the underworld after being taken by Hades. She is associated with the changing of the seasons and the cycle of life and death.
IPA Transcription
American English
pərˈsɛfəˌni
British English
pəˈsɛfəni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-SEF-uh-nee
UK
puh-SEF-uh-nee
Listen in Context
Persephone is a goddess in Greek mythology.
Persephone is the daughter of Demeter.
Hades took Persephone to the underworld.
Many artists have painted scenes featuring Persephone's journey between worlds.