How to Pronounce "persuaded"
word
/pɝˈsweɪdɪd/
pur-SWAYD-id
/pəswˈeɪdɪd/
puh-SWAYD-id
Definition
Caused someone to do or believe something by giving reasons or arguments. Used when you convince someone to take a certain action or change their mind.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝˈsweɪdɪd/
British English
/pəswˈeɪdɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-SWAYD-id
UK
puh-SWAYD-id
Listen in Context
She persuaded her friend to try the new restaurant.
The teacher persuaded the students to do their homework.
His parents finally persuaded him to go to college.
I wasn’t interested at first, but she persuaded me with her excitement.