How to pronounce persecutor
Say it like PUR-suh-kyoo-ter. Persecutor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- suh
- kyoo
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persecutor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of persecutor
- 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-tuh.
What does persecutor mean?
- A person or thing that persecutes or harasses.“Live a persecutor, likely die a persecutor.”
Where does persecutor come from?
From Middle English persecutour, from Old French persecutor and Latin persecūtor.
Questions about saying persecutor
How do you pronounce persecutor?
Say PUR-suh-kyoo-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsəˌkjutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsəˌkjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persecutor?
Persecutor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · suh · kyoo · ter.
Is persecutor 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 /ˈpɜːsəˌkjuːtə/ (PUR-suh-kyoo-tuh).