How to Pronounce "performances"
word
/pɝˈfɔɹmənsəz/, /pɝˈfɔɹmənsɪz/
per-FOR-muhn-siz
/pəfˈɔːmənsɪz/
puh-FOR-muhn-siz
Definition
Events or acts where someone entertains an audience, such as a play or concert, or the way someone does something, like their work or sports results.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝˈfɔɹmənsəz/, /pɝˈfɔɹmənsɪz/
British English
/pəfˈɔːmənsɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-FOR-muhn-siz
UK
puh-FOR-muhn-siz
Listen in Context
We watched three amazing performances last night.
The students gave their best performances at the school play.
Their performances in the competition were excellent.
Her piano performances always move the audience.