English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Pursuit Pronunciation
Pursuit is pronounced per-SOOT, IPA /pɝˈsut/.
per-SOOT
US /pɝˈsut/ · UK /pəˈsuːt/
Syllables: per · SOOT (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The act of chasing someone, or an activity you give your time to.
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Pursuit in a Sentence
- Two cars joined the pursuit along the ring road.
- Birdwatching is a quiet pursuit.
- She left the firm in pursuit of something less predictable.
Common Mispronunciations of Pursuit
Not PER-soot
The beat is on the second syllable. The opening per is quick and colourless, as it is in perhaps and pursue.
Not per-SYOOT
American speakers use a plain oo here. A y glide is heard in older British speech but is unusual now.
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