How to pronounce personhood
Say it like PUR-sun-hud. Personhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- sun
- hud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personhood 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of personhood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-sun-hud.
What does personhood mean?
- The state or period of being a person.
- The status of being considered as a person.“A majority of the present world's peoples delay the conferral of personhood (to children).”
Where does personhood come from?
From person + -hood.
Questions about saying personhood
How do you pronounce personhood?
Say PUR-sun-hud. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsənhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsənhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personhood?
Personhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · sun · hud.
Is personhood 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 /ˈpɜːsənhʊd/ (PUR-sun-hud).