How to pronounce pursuits
Say it like per-SOOTS. Pursuits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOTS).
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- per
- SOOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pursuits 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.
- SOOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of pursuits
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SOOTS.
What does pursuits mean?
- plural of pursuit How to pronounce pursuit
Words that rhyme with pursuits
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Questions about saying pursuits
How do you pronounce pursuits?
Say per-SOOTS. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsuts/. In British English it is /pəˈsuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pursuits?
Pursuits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOTS). Broken into parts: per · SOOTS.
Is pursuits 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 /pəˈsuːts/ (puh-SOOTS).