How to Pronounce "persuasion"
word
/pɝˈsweɪʒən/
pur-SWAY-zhuhn
/pəswˈeɪʒən/
puh-SWAY-zhuhn
Definition
The act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning, discussion, or appeal.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝˈsweɪʒən/
British English
/pəswˈeɪʒən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-SWAY-zhuhn
UK
puh-SWAY-zhuhn
Listen in Context
She used persuasion to get her friend to join the club.
Good persuasion can help you in sales jobs.
He relied on persuasion instead of threats.
She has the gift of persuasion—people find it hard to say no to her.