How to pronounce persevered
Say it like pur-suh-VEERD. Persevered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEERD).
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- pur
- suh
- VEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persevered 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.
- VEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of persevered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-suh-VEERD.
What does persevered mean?
- simple past and past participle of persevere How to pronounce persevere
Words that rhyme with persevered
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Questions about saying persevered
How do you pronounce persevered?
Say pur-suh-VEERD. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝsəˈvɪrd/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persevered?
Persevered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEERD). Broken into parts: pur · suh · VEERD.
Is persevered 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 /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəd/ (pur-suh-VEERD).