How to Pronounce Pursued

To pronounce "pursued", say PURS-ued — 2 syllables, IPA /pəˈsjuːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəˈsjuːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pursued”

"pursued" has 2 syllables: purs-ued. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does pursued 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.”

Words that rhyme with pursued

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

chasedaccomplishedachievedactedaddressedadheredadoptedadvocated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pursued"?▾

"Pursued" has 2 syllables: purs · ued.

What is the IPA transcription of "pursued"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pursued" is /pəˈsjuːd/.

What does "pursued" mean?▾

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

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