How to Pronounce "pursue"
word
/pɝˈsu/
pur-SOO
/pəsjˈuː/
puh-SYOO
Definition
To follow someone or something in order to catch them, or to try to achieve, continue, or develop something such as a goal, career, or course of action.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝˈsu/
British English
/pəsjˈuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-SOO
UK
puh-SYOO
Listen in Context
The police pursued the car down the street.
She wants to pursue a career in medicine.
He decided to pursue his goal step by step.
If you really want it, you should pursue it.