How to pronounce Pershing
Say it like PUR-shing. Pershing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɝʃɪŋ/PUR-shing
UK British/ˈpɜːʃɪŋ/PUR-shing
- PUR
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pershing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Pershing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-shing.
What does Pershing mean?
proper noun
- An unincorporated community in Fulton County, Indiana.
- A township in Jackson County, Indiana.
- A township in Burt County, Nebraska.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- john joseph pershing
- black jack pershing
Questions about saying Pershing
How do you pronounce Pershing?
Say PUR-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pershing?
Pershing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · shing.
Is Pershing 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 /ˈpɜːʃɪŋ/ (PUR-shing).