How to pronounce perseverant
Say it like per-sih-VIR-unt. Perseverant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIR).
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- per
- sih
- VIR
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perseverant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perseverant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-sih-VEER-runt.
What does perseverant mean?
- Enduring; persistent, resistant.
Where does perseverant come from?
From Middle English perseveraunt, from Middle French perseverant, from Latin persevērāns, present participle of persevērō.
Words that rhyme with perseverant
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Questions about saying perseverant
How do you pronounce perseverant?
Say per-sih-VIR-unt. The American pronunciation is /pɚsɪˈvɪrənt/. In British English it is /pəsɪˈvɪərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perseverant?
Perseverant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIR). Broken into parts: per · sih · VIR · unt.
Is perseverant 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 /pəsɪˈvɪərənt/ (puh-sih-VEER-runt).