Pronunciation Word of the Day

 persevere [pɚsəv] Pronunciation Tips: Pronounce the letters "er" in the first syllable as the weak R-Vowel /ɚ/ —like they are pronounced in the word "percent." Pronounce the second letter "e" as the weak schwa vowel /ə/ . Pronounce the letters "ere" at the end of the word like the word "ear" and stress them. Practice Sentence: The explorers were determined to persevere, even though it was bitterly cold and they were running out of supplies. Definition: (verb) To keep going and not give up, especially in the face of great obstacles.

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