How to pronounce perusing
Say it like puh-ROO-zing. Perusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
- puh
- ROO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perusing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perusing
American and British speakers say perusing in essentially the same way: /pəˈruzɪŋ/ in the US and /pəˈruːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ROO-zing.
What does perusing mean?
Where does perusing come from?
From peruse + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with perusing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perusing.
Questions about saying perusing
How do you pronounce perusing?
Say puh-ROO-zing. The American pronunciation is /pəˈruzɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈruːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perusing?
Perusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: puh · ROO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say perusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈruzɪŋ/ and the British form is /pəˈruːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.