How to pronounce persecutory
Say it like pur-suh-KYOO-tuh-ree. Persecutory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- pur
- suh
- KYOO
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persecutory 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of persecutory
- 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-ree.
What does persecutory mean?
- Of or relating to persecution.
Words that rhyme with persecutory
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Questions about saying persecutory
How do you pronounce persecutory?
Say pur-suh-KYOO-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝsəˈkjutəri/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persecutory?
Persecutory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: pur · suh · KYOO · tuh · ree.
Is persecutory 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 /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːtəri/ (pur-suh-KYOO-tuh-ree).