How to Pronounce "Persephone"

Persephone is pronounced. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Persephone is considered moderately difficult to pronounce in English.

How to Say "Persephone"

🗣️ Step by Step

Per-se-fow-nee. Break it down as 'per' like 'purr', 'se' as in 'say', 'fow' like 'how', and 'nee' as in 'knee'. Put it all together smoothly.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'per-se-foney', adding an unnecessary 'o' sound in the third syllable.

💬 Example

In Greek mythology, Persephone is known as the queen of the underworld and the goddess of spring growth.

Persephone is pronounced. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Persephone is considered moderately difficult to pronounce.