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perseverance

Definition:

(nou) persistent determination (nou) the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns

Examples:

Logic and perseverance is the key.

He is the ultimate story of perseverance.

Therefore effeminacy is not opposed to perseverance.

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endurance

persistence

patience

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Common mistakes of perseverance pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "per-se-'VER-ance" instead of "per-se-'VEAR-ance". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "VEAR" syllable, which carries the primary stress in both US and UK pronunciations: /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪərəns/ (US), /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns/ (UK).
Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "perseverance" with an unclear "e" sound, saying "per-se-'VER-ents". Tip: Ensure the "e" in the first syllable is pronounced as /ɜː/ (as in "her") for clarity.
Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to shorten "perseverance" to "per-se-'rance", omitting the middle syllable. Tip: Practice saying all four syllables clearly: "per-se-'VEAR-ance".
Confusing "c" and "s" sounds: Some may mistakenly pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" sound, saying "per-se-'VEAR-kens". Tip: Remember that the "c" in "perseverance" is soft, producing an "s" sound, as in /s/.
Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes pronounce the "a" in "perseverance" too short, saying "per-se-'VER-ence". Tip: Make sure to elongate the "a" sound to match the correct pronunciation /ˈɪə/ in the final syllable.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "perseverance"?

In American English, "perseverance" is pronounced as /ˌpɜr.səˈvɪr.əns/. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "vir," while the first syllable has a secondary stress.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "perseverance" between US and UK English?

The pronunciation of "perseverance" is quite similar in both US and UK English, pronounced /ˌpɜː.səˈvɪə.rəns/ in British English. The main difference is in the vowel sounds, with British English using a longer "e" sound in the first syllable.

What syllables are in the word "perseverance"?

The word "perseverance" has five syllables: "per," "se," "ver," "ance." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, contributing to the overall rhythm of the word.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "perseverance"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often placing it on the first syllable instead of the correct third syllable. It's important to remember that the correct pronunciation emphasizes "vir" in "perseverance."