How to Pronounce "perishable"
word
ˈpɛɹɪʃəbəɫ
PAIR-uh-shuh-buhl
pˈɛɹɪʃəbəl
PAIR-uh-shuh-buhl
Definition
Describes something, especially food, that can spoil, decay, or become unsafe to use or eat quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹɪʃəbəɫ
British English
pˈɛɹɪʃəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-shuh-buhl
UK
PAIR-uh-shuh-buhl
Listen in Context
Milk is a perishable item and must be kept cold.
Fruits and vegetables are often perishable.
We need to sell these perishable foods quickly.
Be careful—there are perishable things in that bag!