How to pronounce pursuance
Say it like per-SYOO-uns. Pursuance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO).
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- per
- SYOO
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pursuance 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pursuance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SYOO-uns.
What does pursuance mean?
- A search for something; a pursuit or quest.
- A completion or putting into effect of something already begun; a prosecution.
- The state of being pursuant; consequence.
Where does pursuance come from?
From pursue + -ance.
Questions about saying pursuance
How do you pronounce pursuance?
Say per-SYOO-uns. The American pronunciation is /pərˈsjuəns/. In British English it is /pəˈsjuːəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pursuance?
Pursuance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO). Broken into parts: per · SYOO · uns.
Is pursuance 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 /pəˈsjuːəns/ (puh-SYOO-uns).