How to Pronounce "persons"
word
/ˈpɝsənz/
PUR-suhnz
/pˈɜːsənz/
PUR-suhnz
Definition
'Persons' is the plural of 'person', but it is mainly used in formal, official, or legal English. In everyday English, people usually say 'people' instead.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɝsənz/
British English
/pˈɜːsənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-suhnz
UK
PUR-suhnz
Listen in Context
Three persons were named in the report.
Only authorized persons may enter this area.
The police are looking for two missing persons.
The sign said 'No more than 20 persons,' which sounded oddly formal.