How do you divide persecution into syllables?

Persecution divides as per-se-cu-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in persecution?

The third syllable (per-se-CU-tion).

Syllables in persecution

per·se·cu·tion

Persecution has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ 4 syllables, per-se-CU-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say persecution slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, se, cu, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in persecution?: Persecution has four syllables.
How do you divide persecution into syllables?: Persecution divides as per-se-cu-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in persecution?: The third syllable (per-se-CU-tion).