How to pronounce perversion
Say it like per-VUR-zhun. Perversion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- per
- VUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perversion 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perversion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-VUR-zhun.
What does perversion mean?
- The action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.
- The state of being perverted; depravity; vice.
- Distortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something.
Where does perversion come from?
Inherited from Middle English perversion.
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Words that rhyme with perversion
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Questions about saying perversion
How do you pronounce perversion?
Say per-VUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /pərˈvɝʒən/. In British English it is /pəˈvɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perversion?
Perversion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: per · VUR · zhun.
Is perversion 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 /pəˈvɜːʒən/ (puh-VUR-zhun).