To pronounce "pursues", say PURS-ues — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PURS-ues
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"pursues" has 2 syllables: purs-ues. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pursues" has 2 syllables: purs · ues.
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