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How to pronounce perses

Say it like PUR-siz. Perses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).

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US American/ˈpɝsɪz/PUR-siz
UK British/ˈpɜːsɪz/PUR-siz
  • PUR
  • siz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Perses pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
  2. sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of perses

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: PUR-siz.

What does perses mean?

noun
  1. plural of perse How to pronounce perse
verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of perse How to pronounce perse

Questions about saying perses

How do you pronounce perses?

Say PUR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in perses?

Perses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · siz.

Is perses 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 /ˈpɜːsɪz/ (PUR-siz).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).