How to pronounce persecuting
Say it like PUR-sih-kyoo-ting. Persecuting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- sih
- kyoo
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persecuting 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of persecuting
- 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-sih-kyoo-ting.
What does persecuting mean?
- present participle and gerund of persecute How to pronounce persecute
Questions about saying persecuting
How do you pronounce persecuting?
Say PUR-sih-kyoo-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsɪˌkjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsɪˌkjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persecuting?
Persecuting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · sih · kyoo · ting.
Is persecuting 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 /ˈpɜːsɪˌkjuːtɪŋ/ (PUR-sih-kyoo-ting).