How to pronounce persecutions
Say it like pur-suh-KYOO-shuns. Persecutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- pur
- suh
- KYOO
- shuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persecutions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of persecutions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-suh-KYOO-shuns.
What does persecutions mean?
- plural of persecution How to pronounce persecution
Questions about saying persecutions
How do you pronounce persecutions?
Say pur-suh-KYOO-shuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃəns/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persecutions?
Persecutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: pur · suh · KYOO · shuns.
Is persecutions 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 /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃəns/ (pur-suh-KYOO-shuns).