How to pronounce pert
Say it like PURT. Pert is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of pert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PURT.
What does pert mean?
- Attractive.
- Well-formed; shapely.“pert breasts”
- Lively; alert and cheerful; bright.
Where does pert come from?
From Middle English pert, perte, aphetic form of apert.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pert
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Questions about saying pert
How do you pronounce pert?
Say PURT. The American pronunciation is /pɝt/. In British English it is /pɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pert?
Pert is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PURT.
Is pert 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 /pɜːt/ (PURT).