how to pronounce perennial

/pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/

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perennial is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of perennial in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… it's a perennial issue in anyone who's …”

meanings of perennial

adjective:

Recurrent; appearing or recurring again and again.
Continuing without cessation or intermission; perpetual; never failing.
Having a life cycle of more than two years.
Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time.
Enduring; lasting; timeless.

noun:

A perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons.

perennial frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word perennial occurs in english on average 3.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.