How many syllables in persistence?
Syllables in persistence
3
per·sis·tence
Persistence has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say persistence
| Pronunciation | /pɚˈsɪstəns/ 3 syllables, per-SIS-tence · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say persistence slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, sis, tence. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in persistence?
- Persistence has three syllables.
- How do you divide persistence into syllables?
- Persistence divides as per-sis-tence.
- Which syllable is stressed in persistence?
- The second syllable (per-SIS-tence).