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How to pronounce “persuade”

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Pronunciation guide for persuade

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of persuade with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Political common ground in a polarized United StatesAm I going to persuade you by saying, "Well, you're kind of a bigot,
Definition summary: (transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. [from 15th c.]

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Political common ground in a polarized United States

Am I going to persuade you by saying, "Well, you're kind of a bigot,

[Verb]
(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. [from 15th c.]
(transitive, obsolete) To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something). [15th–18th c.]
(transitive, now rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]

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