How many syllables in persuasive?
Syllables in persuasive
3
per·sua·sive
Persuasive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say persuasive
| Pronunciation | /pɚˈsweɪsɪv/ 3 syllables, per-SUA-sive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say persuasive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, sua, sive. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in persuasive?
- Persuasive has three syllables.
- How do you divide persuasive into syllables?
- Persuasive divides as per-sua-sive.
- Which syllable is stressed in persuasive?
- The second syllable (per-SUA-sive).