How to Pronounce Perse

To pronounce "perse", say PERS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /pɜːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pɜːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perse”

"perse" has 2 syllables: pers-e. It rhymes with terse and coerce, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: purse, perce, pers, pearse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does perse mean?

noun

  1. A dark blue-gray colour.
  2. A cloth of this colour.

adjective

  1. Dark greyish blue or purple.

Words that rhyme with perse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tersecoercediverseinverseperverseadversedispersecurseverseimmerseaversepurse

Related words

intrinsicallyblue-black

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perse"?▾

"Perse" has 2 syllables: pers · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "perse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perse" is /pɜːs/.

What does "perse" mean?▾

Perse: A dark blue-gray colour.

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