How to Pronounce Perseverate

To pronounce "perseverate", say PERS-ev-er-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /pəːˈsɛvəɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

perseverate

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/pəːˈsɛvəɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perseverate”

"perseverate" has 5 syllables: pers-ev-er-at-e.

What does perseverate mean?

verb

  1. (instransitive) To persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended.
  2. To cause the perseveration of (a given reflex or response).

Synonyms

harpkeep onobsesses

Related words

perservereperseverepersistperpetuateplug

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perseverate"?▾

"Perseverate" has 5 syllables: pers · ev · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "perseverate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perseverate" is /pəːˈsɛvəɹeɪt/.

What does "perseverate" mean?▾

Perseverate: (instransitive) To persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended.

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