How to pronounce persons
Say it like PUR-sunz. Persons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- sunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persons 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.
- sunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of persons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-sunz.
What does persons mean?
- plural of person, used to refer to them individually, rather than as a group; contrast people How to pronounce person“Which persons are responsible for this mess?”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of person How to pronounce person
Words that sound like persons
- person's
Questions about saying persons
How do you pronounce persons?
Say PUR-sunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsənz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persons?
Persons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · sunz.
Is persons 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 /ˈpɜːsənz/ (PUR-sunz).
What words sound the same as persons?
Persons sounds the same as person's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.