How many syllables in pursues?

Syllables in pursues

2

pur·sues

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

How to say pursues

Pronunciation/pɚˈsuz/
2 syllables, pur-SUES · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with pursues

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Questions

How many syllables are in pursues?
Pursues has two syllables.
How do you divide pursues into syllables?
Pursues divides as pur-sues.
Which syllable is stressed in pursues?
The second syllable (pur-SUES).

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