How many syllables in prosecute?

Syllables in prosecute

3

pros·e·cute

Prosecute has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say prosecute

Pronunciation/ˈpɹɑsəˌkjut/
3 syllables, PROS-e-cute · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say prosecute slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pros, e, cute. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in prosecute?
Prosecute has three syllables.
How do you divide prosecute into syllables?
Prosecute divides as pros-e-cute.
Which syllable is stressed in prosecute?
The first syllable (PROS-e-cute).

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