How to pronounce pursuiter
Say it like per-SOO-ter. Pursuiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- per
- SOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pursuiter 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pursuiter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-SOO-tuh.
What does pursuiter mean?
- A person (especially a cyclist) who takes part in a pursuit race
Where does pursuiter come from?
From pursuit + -er.
Questions about saying pursuiter
How do you pronounce pursuiter?
Say per-SOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /pərˈsutər/. In British English it is /pəˈsuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pursuiter?
Pursuiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: per · SOO · ter.
Is pursuiter 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 /pəˈsuːtə/ (puh-SOO-tuh).