American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'person' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "person" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "person"

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Simple pronunciation
per-sn
IPA transcription
/ˈpʰɚ.sn̩/
Word frequency
314th

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What does "person" mean?

  1. a human being

Examples of "person" in a sentence

  • She is a kind person.
  • The person at the door is my friend.
  • Each person has their own unique perspective.

How common is "person"?

Person is the 314th most common word in English.

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