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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'pur' sound, similar to 'purr' with a soft 'r'.
Add stress on the second syllable 'sue', pronounced like 'sue' in 'suit'.
Blend them smoothly together as you say the word.
per-soo (pur-sue)
per-sue (pur-sue)
pur-so (pur-sue)
Begin with a soft 'pə' sound, similar to 'per' but unstressed.
Emphasize the 'sjuː' with 's' as in 'see' and 'ju' as in 'you'.
Smoothly blend both syllables together.
pah-sue (pur-sue)
per-shoe (pur-sue)
pur-see (pur-sue)
The stress falls on the second syllable for clarity and emphasis.
No, the 'r' should be pronounced softly in American English.
British English often combines 's' and 'j' sounds in similar contexts.
Follow or chase something such as a goal or career.
/pərˈsuːt/
The action of pursuing
/pərˈsuːənt/
In accordance with
/pərˈsuːər/
One who pursues
Difference in vowel length between 'pursue' and 'pursuit'.
'Pursuant' has an additional syllable.
'Pursuer' adds an '-er' sound.
Practice 'pursue' with 'sue' and 'see' for better clarity in the 'sue' sound.
Watch your mouth shape when pronouncing 'pur' and 'sue' to ensure clarity.
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