How to pronounce persuasions
Say it like per-SWAY-zhunz. Persuasions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY).
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- per
- SWAY
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persuasions 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.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of persuasions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SWAY-zhunz.
What does persuasions mean?
- plural of persuasion How to pronounce persuasion
Questions about saying persuasions
How do you pronounce persuasions?
Say per-SWAY-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsweɪʒənz/. In British English it is /pəˈsweɪʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persuasions?
Persuasions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY). Broken into parts: per · SWAY · zhunz.
Is persuasions 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 /pəˈsweɪʒənz/ (puh-SWAY-zhunz).