How to pronounce peruse
Say it like puh-ROOZ. Peruse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOZ).
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- puh
- ROOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peruse 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.
- ROOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of peruse
American and British speakers say peruse in essentially the same way: /pəˈruz/ in the US and /pəˈruːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ROOZ.
What does peruse mean?
- To examine or consider with care.
- To read completely.
- To look over casually; to skim.
- An examination or perusal; an instance of perusing.
Where does peruse come from?
From either Medieval Latin perūtor, perūsitō (“wear out”) or Anglo-Norman peruser (“use up”), originally leading to two concurrent meanings, but only those derived from "to examine" survive today.
Words that rhyme with peruse
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Questions about saying peruse
How do you pronounce peruse?
Say puh-ROOZ. The American pronunciation is /pəˈruz/. In British English it is /pəˈruːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peruse?
Peruse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOZ). Broken into parts: puh · ROOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say peruse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈruz/ and the British form is /pəˈruːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.