How to pronounce perused
Say it like puh-ROOZD. Perused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOZD).
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- puh
- ROOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perused 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.
- ROOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of perused
American and British speakers say perused in essentially the same way: /pəˈruzd/ in the US and /pəˈruːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ROOZD.
What does perused mean?
- simple past and past participle of peruse How to pronounce peruse
Words that rhyme with perused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perused.
Questions about saying perused
How do you pronounce perused?
Say puh-ROOZD. The American pronunciation is /pəˈruzd/. In British English it is /pəˈruːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perused?
Perused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOZD). Broken into parts: puh · ROOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say perused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈruzd/ and the British form is /pəˈruːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.