word
Greek
peristyle
PAIR-ih-style
ˈpɛrɪˌstaɪlListen
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Syllable breakdown
peristyle
Dictionary meaning
A row of columns surrounding a temple, courtyard, or building; the space enclosed by such columns.
History and origin
Greek — 'peri' (around) + 'stylos' (column).
Common mispronunciations
PAIR-ih-stilper-ih-STYLE
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