How to pronounce pursual
Say it like per-SYOO-ul. Pursual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO).
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- per
- SYOO
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pursual 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.
- SYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pursual
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SYOO-ul.
What does pursual mean?
- pursuit (act of pursuing).
Where does pursual come from?
From pursue + -al.
Words that rhyme with pursual
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Questions about saying pursual
How do you pronounce pursual?
Say per-SYOO-ul. The American pronunciation is /pərˈsjuəl/. In British English it is /pəˈsjuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pursual?
Pursual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO). Broken into parts: per · SYOO · ul.
Is pursual 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 /pəˈsjuːəl/ (puh-SYOO-ul).