How to pronounce pervade
Say it like per-VAYD. Pervade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD).
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- per
- VAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pervade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pervade
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-VAYD.
What does pervade mean?
- To be in every part of; to spread through; to permeate.“Cruel wars pervade history.”
Where does pervade come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin pervādō.
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Words that rhyme with pervade
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Questions about saying pervade
How do you pronounce pervade?
Say per-VAYD. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈveɪd/. In British English it is /pɜːˈveɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pervade?
Pervade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD). Broken into parts: per · VAYD.
Is pervade 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 /pɜːˈveɪd/ (pur-VAYD).