How to pronounce perusal
Say it like puh-ROO-zul. Perusal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- puh
- ROO
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perusal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perusal
American and British speakers say perusal in essentially the same way: /pəˈruzəl/ in the US and /pəˈruːzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ROO-zul.
What does perusal mean?
- Studying something carefully; a careful study.“Please find attached the relevant documents for your perusal.”
- Giving something a cursory scan; a cursory scan.
Where does perusal come from?
From peruse + -al.
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Words that rhyme with perusal
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Questions about saying perusal
How do you pronounce perusal?
Say puh-ROO-zul. The American pronunciation is /pəˈruzəl/. In British English it is /pəˈruːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perusal?
Perusal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: puh · ROO · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say perusal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈruzəl/ and the British form is /pəˈruːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.