How to pronounce periscope
American English pronunciation
PAIR-ih-skohp
- IPA
- /ˈpɛɹɪˌskoʊp/
- Syllables
- PAIR · ih · skohp (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What periscope means
A tube with mirrors that lets you see over or around things
In a sentence: The submarine crew raised the periscope to look at the ships above.
Where it comes from: It was made in English from Greek parts meaning "around" and "look at."
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