How to pronounce perseveres
Say it like per-suh-VEERZ. Perseveres has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEERZ).
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- per
- suh
- VEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perseveres 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perseveres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-suh-VEERZ.
What does perseveres mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of persevere How to pronounce persevere
Words that rhyme with perseveres
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perseveres.
Questions about saying perseveres
How do you pronounce perseveres?
Say per-suh-VEERZ. The American pronunciation is /pɚsəˈvɪrz/. In British English it is /pəsəˈvɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perseveres?
Perseveres has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEERZ). Broken into parts: per · suh · VEERZ.
Is perseveres 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 /pəsəˈvɪəz/ (puh-suh-VEERZ).