ENG How to pronounce persuadere in Italian
persuadére
per·sua·dé·re
/perswaˈdere/
Why it is pronounced persuadére
The pronunciation is persuadére, with the stress on the penultimate syllable; it derives from Latin persuadere, composed of per- and suadere, “to advise, to convince”.
Say per-sua-dé-re in four syllables, stressing dé, with sua approximately swah, all three e vowels close to the vowel in “say” but without its final glide, and each r tapped or rolled.
Meaning
To convince someone to believe in something or acknowledge a fact. In the reflexive form, to become certain or convince oneself.
Where it comes from
It derives from Latin persuadere, the present active infinitive of persuadeo. The Latin verb is composed of per- and suadere, meaning “to advise, to convince”.
Frequently asked questions about persuadere
Where does the stress fall in persuadere?
In persuadére, the stress falls on the syllable dé: the word is stressed on the second-to-last syllable.
Is the e in persuadere open or closed?
In persuadére, the stressed e is closed.
How many syllables does persuadere have?
The word persuadére has 4 syllables: per · sua · dé · re.
What does persuadere mean?
Persuadére means: To convince someone; in the reflexive form, to become certain.
Where does the word persuadere come from?
It derives from Latin persuadere, the present active infinitive of persuadeo.
Why is it pronounced persuadére?
The pronunciation is persuadére, with the stress on the penultimate syllable; it derives from Latin persuadere, composed of per- and suadere, “to advise, to convince”.