How to pronounce persuader
Say it like per-SWAY-der. Persuader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY).
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- per
- SWAY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persuader 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.
- SWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of persuader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SWAY-duh.
What does persuader mean?
- One who, or that which, persuades, literally or figuratively.
- A hammer; any tool used improvisationally to strike a recalcitrant object.
- An electrode that directs electrons into a multiplier.
Where does persuader come from?
From persuade + -er.
Words that rhyme with persuader
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Questions about saying persuader
How do you pronounce persuader?
Say per-SWAY-der. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsweɪdɚ/. In British English it is /pəˈsweɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persuader?
Persuader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY). Broken into parts: per · SWAY · der.
Is persuader 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 /pəˈsweɪdə/ (puh-SWAY-duh).