How to Pronounce "persimmons"
word
pərˈsɪmənz
per-SIH-munz
pˈɜːsɪmənz
PUR-sih-munz
Definition
Persimmons are sweet, orange fruits that come from various species of trees, usually eaten fresh or dried.
IPA Transcription
American English
pərˈsɪmənz
British English
pˈɜːsɪmənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-SIH-munz
UK
PUR-sih-munz
Listen in Context
I bought some persimmons at the market.
Persimmons are orange and very sweet when ripe.
You can eat persimmons raw or dried.
My grandmother makes jam from fresh persimmons every autumn.