How to Pronounce Person

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɜːsən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “person”

"person" has 2 syllables: pers-on. It rhymes with worsen and layperson, if that helps it stick.

What does person mean?

noun

  1. An individual; usually a human being.

    “Each person is unique, both mentally and physically.”

  2. The physical body of a being seen as distinct from the mind, character, etc.

verb

  1. To represent as a person; to personify; to impersonate.
  2. (gender-neutral) To man.

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Words that rhyme with person

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

worsenlaypersonchairpersonsalespersonbusinesspersoncongresspersonursonweatherpersonhersonphersonbersonburson

Related words

somebodysoulindividualmortalsomeonehumanpersonacharacter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "person"?▾

"Person" has 2 syllables: pers · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "person"?▾

The IPA transcription of "person" is /ˈpɜːsən/.

What does "person" mean?▾

Person: An individual; usually a human being.

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