How to pronounce persing
Say it like PUR-sing. Persing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɝsɪŋ/PUR-sing
UK British/ˈpɜːsɪŋ/PUR-sing
- PUR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of persing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-sing.
What does persing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of perse How to pronounce perse
Words that rhyme with persing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of persing.
Questions about saying persing
How do you pronounce persing?
Say PUR-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persing?
Persing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · sing.
Is persing 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 /ˈpɜːsɪŋ/ (PUR-sing).