How to pronounce persecutors
Say it like PUR-suh-kyoo-terz. Persecutors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- suh
- kyoo
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persecutors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of persecutors
- 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-tuz.
What does persecutors mean?
- plural of persecutor How to pronounce persecutor
Questions about saying persecutors
How do you pronounce persecutors?
Say PUR-suh-kyoo-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsəˌkjutɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsəˌkjuːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persecutors?
Persecutors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · suh · kyoo · terz.
Is persecutors 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 /ˈpɜːsəˌkjuːtəz/ (PUR-suh-kyoo-tuz).