How to pronounce pursuant
Say it like per-SOO-unt. Pursuant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- per
- SOO
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pursuant 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pursuant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: puh-SYOO-unt.
What does pursuant mean?
- (followed by to) in conformance to or agreement with“pursuant to our agreement”“pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience”
Where does pursuant come from?
Anglo-Norman pursuant, present participle of pursure.
Words that rhyme with pursuant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pursuant.
Questions about saying pursuant
How do you pronounce pursuant?
Say per-SOO-unt. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsuənt/. In British English it is /pəˈsjuːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pursuant?
Pursuant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: per · SOO · unt.
Is pursuant 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 /pəˈsjuːənt/ (puh-SYOO-unt).