How to Pronounce Pursue

To pronounce "pursue", say purs-UE — 2 syllables, IPA /pɝˈsu/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pɝˈsu/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pəsjˈuː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “pursue”

Break "pursue" into 2 beats and lean on "UE" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does pursue mean?

verb

  1. To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
  2. To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).

    “Her rival pursued a quite different course.”

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Words that rhyme with pursue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecootaboo

Related words

followengageprosecutepursuitchase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pursue"?▾

"Pursue" has 2 syllables: purs · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "pursue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pursue" is /pɝˈsu/.

What does "pursue" mean?▾

Pursue: To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.

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