How to Pronounce Persimmon

To pronounce "persimmon", say PERS-imm-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜːsəmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɜːsəmən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “persimmon”

"persimmon" has 3 syllables: pers-imm-on.

What does persimmon mean?

noun

  1. A type of fruit, of orange colour, very sweet, quite astringent when immature.
  2. The tree this fruit grows on, generally one of two species of ebony: Diospyros kaki (Asian) or Diospyros virginiana (North American).

Synonyms

Sharon fruitdate plumkaki

Related words

persimonp'simmonhyakumeputchaminpapayaorangepomegranate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "persimmon"?▾

"Persimmon" has 3 syllables: pers · imm · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "persimmon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "persimmon" is /ˈpɜːsəmən/.

What does "persimmon" mean?▾

Persimmon: A type of fruit, of orange colour, very sweet, quite astringent when immature.

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