How to pronounce persuasion
Say it like per-SWAY-zhun. Persuasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY).
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- per
- SWAY
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persuasion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of persuasion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SWAY-zhun.
What does persuasion mean?
- The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc.
- An argument or other statement intended to influence one's opinions or beliefs; a way of persuading someone.
- All activity attempting to influence or control others' behavior or profession of beliefs, from convincing to threatening, assault, or battery.“Some of the shopowners were resistant to the extortion, so the mafia did some persuasion.”
Where does persuasion come from?
From French persuasion and its source, Latin persuāsiō, from persuādēre, from suādēre (“to advise, recommend”).
Words that rhyme with persuasion
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Questions about saying persuasion
How do you pronounce persuasion?
Say per-SWAY-zhun. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsweɪʒən/. In British English it is /pəˈsweɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persuasion?
Persuasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY). Broken into parts: per · SWAY · zhun.
Is persuasion 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 /pəˈsweɪʒən/ (puh-SWAY-zhun).