How to Pronounce "pervasive"
word
pɝˈveɪsɪv
per-VAY-siv
pəvˈeɪsɪv
puh-VAY-siv
Definition
Present or spreading everywhere or in every part, often implying something is hard to avoid or escape.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈveɪsɪv
British English
pəvˈeɪsɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-VAY-siv
UK
puh-VAY-siv
Listen in Context
Pollution is pervasive in many big cities.
There is a pervasive smell of smoke after the fire.
Corruption can be pervasive in some countries.
Social media's influence has become pervasive in everyday life.