How to pronounce perverts
Say it like PUR-verts. Perverts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- verts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perverts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vertsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of perverts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-vuts.
Other ways to say perverts
Perverts also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- per-VURTS /pɚˈvɝts/
What does perverts mean?
- plural of pervert How to pronounce pervert
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pervert How to pronounce pervert
Questions about saying perverts
How do you pronounce perverts?
Say PUR-verts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝvɚts/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːvəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perverts?
Perverts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · verts.
Is perverts 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 /ˈpɜːvəts/ (PUR-vuts).