How to Pronounce "persuades"
word
pɝˈsweɪdz
per-SWAYDZ
pəswˈeɪdz
puh-SWAYDZ
Definition
To cause someone to do or believe something by giving them reasons, advice, or encouragement.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈsweɪdz
British English
pəswˈeɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-SWAYDZ
UK
puh-SWAYDZ
Listen in Context
She persuades her brother to eat vegetables.
The teacher persuades students to read more books.
He persuades his friend to join the team.
It usually takes some effort before she persuades her parents to let her go out.