How to pronounce persuasively
Say it like per-SWAY-siv-lee. Persuasively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY).
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- per
- SWAY
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persuasively 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of persuasively
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SWAY-siv-lee.
What does persuasively mean?
- In a manner intended to convince or persuade.
Where does persuasively come from?
From persuasive + -ly.
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Questions about saying persuasively
How do you pronounce persuasively?
Say per-SWAY-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsweɪsɪvli/. In British English it is /pəˈsweɪsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persuasively?
Persuasively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY). Broken into parts: per · SWAY · siv · lee.
Is persuasively 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 /pəˈsweɪsɪvli/ (puh-SWAY-siv-lee).