How to pronounce perse
Say it like PERS. Perse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɚs/PERS
UK British/pɜːs/PURS
- PERS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of perse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PURS.
What does perse mean?
noun
- A very dark (almost black) purple or blue-gray color.
- A cloth of this color.
- Very dark grayish (almost blackish) purple or blue.
Questions about saying perse
How do you pronounce perse?
Say PERS. The American pronunciation is /pɚs/. In British English it is /pɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perse?
Perse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PERS.
Is perse 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 /pɜːs/ (PURS).