How to Pronounce "periods"
word
/ˈpɪɹiədz/
PEER-ee-uhdz
/pˈiəɹɪədz/
PEER-ee-uhdz
Definition
Plural of 'period'; means blocks of time with specific features, or refers to menstruation in casual conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɪɹiədz/
British English
/pˈiəɹɪədz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEER-ee-uhdz
UK
PEER-ee-uhdz
Listen in Context
Our school has six periods every day.
The painting shows different historical periods.
Many women have stomach pain during their periods.
I'm tired because my periods have been really heavy this month.