How to pronounce pertinaciously
Say it like pur-tuh-NAY-shuh-slee. Pertinaciously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- pur
- tuh
- NAY
- shuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pertinaciously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pertinaciously
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pur-tuh-NAY-shuh-slee.
What does pertinaciously mean?
- In a stubbornly resolute manner; tenaciously holding one's course of action or opinion.
Where does pertinaciously come from?
From pertinacious + -ly, from Latin pertināx, from per- (“very”) + tenāx (“tenacious”), from teneō (“to hold”).
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Words that rhyme with pertinaciously
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Questions about saying pertinaciously
How do you pronounce pertinaciously?
Say pur-tuh-NAY-shuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝtəˈneɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːtəˈneɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pertinaciously?
Pertinaciously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: pur · tuh · NAY · shuh · slee.
Is pertinaciously 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 /ˌpɜːtəˈneɪʃəsli/ (pur-tuh-NAY-shuh-slee).