How to pronounce perdure
Say it like per-DOOR. Perdure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/pɚˈdʊr/per-DOOR
UK British/pəˈdʒʊə/puh-JOOR
- per
- DOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perdure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- DOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of perdure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-JOOR.
What does perdure mean?
verb
- To continue to exist, last or endure, especially for a great length of time.
- To exist in such a way as to possess distinct temporal parts (in perdurantism).
Words that rhyme with perdure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perdure.
Questions about saying perdure
How do you pronounce perdure?
Say per-DOOR. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈdʊr/. In British English it is /pəˈdʒʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perdure?
Perdure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOR). Broken into parts: per · DOOR.
Is perdure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈdʒʊə/ (puh-JOOR).