How many syllables in persistent?
Syllables in persistent
3
per·sis·tent
Persistent has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say persistent
| Pronunciation | /pɚˈsɪstənt/ 3 syllables, per-SIS-tent · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say persistent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, sis, tent. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with persistent
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Questions
- How many syllables are in persistent?
- Persistent has three syllables.
- How do you divide persistent into syllables?
- Persistent divides as per-sis-tent.
- Which syllable is stressed in persistent?
- The second syllable (per-SIS-tent).