To pronounce "petersen", say PET-ers-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
petersen
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PET-ers-en
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"petersen" has 3 syllables: pet-ers-en. It rhymes with peterson and pettersson, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: peterson, pettersson — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Petersen" has 3 syllables: pet · ers · en.
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