How to Pronounce Persuade

To pronounce "persuade", say PERS-uad-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pɝˈsweɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pɝˈsweɪd/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pəswˈeɪd/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “persuade”

"persuade" has 3 syllables: pers-uad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does persuade mean?

verb

To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
“That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.”
To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).

Synonyms

convince

Antonyms

deter dissuade

Words that rhyme with persuade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayed accolade renegade cascade staid charade jade escapade retrograde palisade evade pervade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "persuade"?▾

"Persuade" has 3 syllables: pers · uad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "persuade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "persuade" is /pɝˈsweɪd/.

What does "persuade" mean?▾

Persuade: To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

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