How many syllables in pursue?

Syllables in pursue

2

pur·sue

Pursue has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say pursue

Pronunciation/pɚˈsu/
2 syllables, pur-SUE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say pursue slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pur, sue. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with pursue

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Questions

How many syllables are in pursue?
Pursue has two syllables.
How do you divide pursue into syllables?
Pursue divides as pur-sue.
Which syllable is stressed in pursue?
The second syllable (pur-SUE).

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