How to Pronounce Perverse

To pronounce "perverse", say PERV-ers-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈvɜːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pəˈvɜːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perverse”

"perverse" has 3 syllables: perv-ers-e. It rhymes with terse and coerce, if that helps it stick.

What does perverse mean?

adjective

  1. Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.
  2. Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable; hence, wayward; vexing; contrary.

Antonyms

docileinnocent

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Words that rhyme with perverse

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tersecoercediverseinverseadversedispersecurseverseimmerseaversepursereverse

Related words

waywardcontrarypervertedobstinatedepravedreprobatecorruptimmoral

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perverse"?▾

"Perverse" has 3 syllables: perv · ers · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "perverse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perverse" is /pəˈvɜːs/.

What does "perverse" mean?▾

Perverse: Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

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