English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Perch Pronunciation
Perch is pronounced PURCH, IPA /ˈpɝtʃ/.
PURCH
US /ˈpɝtʃ/ · UK /ˈpɜːtʃ/
Syllables: PURCH (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A bar or ledge for a bird to rest on, and as a verb, to sit on something narrow or high.
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Perch in a Sentence
- The budgie returned to its perch.
- A gull perched on the chimney pot.
- She found a perch on the wall and waited.
Common Mispronunciations of Perch
Not PAIRCH
This er takes the vowel of fur, which is what keeps perch away from parch.
Not PURSH
Finish on the ch of church, never the sh of shoe.
Tip: Perch is also the name of a freshwater fish, said exactly the same way.
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