How to pronounce persecuted
Say it like PUR-suh-kyoo-tid. Persecuted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- suh
- kyoo
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persecuted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of persecuted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUR-suh-kyoo-tid.
What does persecuted mean?
- simple past and past participle of persecute How to pronounce persecute
Questions about saying persecuted
How do you pronounce persecuted?
Say PUR-suh-kyoo-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsəˌkjutɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsəˌkjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persecuted?
Persecuted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · suh · kyoo · tid.
Is persecuted 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 /ˈpɜːsəˌkjuːtɪd/ (PUR-suh-kyoo-tid).