How to pronounce pursuer
Say it like per-SOO-er. Pursuer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- per
- SOO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pursuer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pursuer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SOO-uh.
What does pursuer mean?
- One who pursues.
- The party who initiates a lawsuit; a plaintiff.
Where does pursuer come from?
From pursue + -er.
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Words that rhyme with pursuer
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Questions about saying pursuer
How do you pronounce pursuer?
Say per-SOO-er. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsuɚ/. In British English it is /pəˈsuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pursuer?
Pursuer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: per · SOO · er.
Is pursuer 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 /pəˈsuːə/ (puh-SOO-uh).