To pronounce "pursuit", say PURS-uit — 2 syllables, IPA /pəˈsʉːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pəˈsʉːt/
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"pursuit" has 2 syllables: purs-uit. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful.”
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"Pursuit" has 2 syllables: purs · uit.
The IPA transcription of "pursuit" is /pəˈsʉːt/.
Pursuit: The act of pursuing.
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