English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Persuasive Pronunciation
Persuasive is pronounced per-SWAY-siv, IPA /pɝˈsweɪsɪv/.
per-SWAY-siv
US /pɝˈsweɪsɪv/ · UK /pəˈsweɪsɪv/
Syllables: per · SWAY · siv (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Good at making people agree or believe.
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Persuasive in a Sentence
- Her closing argument was the most persuasive part.
- He can be very persuasive when he wants something.
- The evidence is persuasive but not conclusive.
Common Mispronunciations of Persuasive
Not per-SWAY-ziv
Hiss the s in this ending, unlike persuasion where the same letter buzzes.
Not PER-swuh-siv
SWAY in the middle carries the weight, with per and siv both light.
Tip: Three beats, per-SWAY-siv, and the sive ending is a plain siv as in massive.
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