How to pronounce persevering
Say it like per-suh-VIR-ing. Persevering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIR).
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- per
- suh
- VIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persevering 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.
- VIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of persevering
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-suh-VIR-ing.
What does persevering mean?
- perseverance
- present participle and gerund of persevere How to pronounce persevere
- Tending to persevere.
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Questions about saying persevering
How do you pronounce persevering?
Say per-suh-VIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /pɚsəˈvɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəsəˈvɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persevering?
Persevering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIR). Broken into parts: per · suh · VIR · ing.
Is persevering 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 /pəsəˈvɪrɪŋ/ (puh-suh-VIR-ing).