To pronounce "percuss", say PERC-uss — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
percuss
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PERC-uss
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"percuss" has 2 syllables: perc-uss. It rhymes with circus and burkus, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Percuss" has 2 syllables: perc · uss.
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