How to Pronounce Perusing

To pronounce "perusing", say PER-us-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PER-us-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “perusing”

"perusing" has 3 syllables: per-us-ing. It rhymes with musing and amusing, if that helps it stick.

What does perusing mean?

verb

  1. To examine or consider with care.
  2. To read completely.

noun

  1. A process of studying something carefully.

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Words that rhyme with perusing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

musingamusingbruisingaccusingconfusingsousingcruisingdiffusingdefusingboozingchoosingexcusing

Related words

studyingscrutinystudydisquisitioninquiryresearchstudieprocessology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perusing"?▾

"Perusing" has 3 syllables: per · us · ing.

What does "perusing" mean?▾

Perusing: To examine or consider with care.

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