How many syllables in "persist"?

"persist" has 2 syllabes (per - sist).

How to divide "persist"?

"persist" divides into 2 parts: per · sist.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"persist": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:per·sist

Accent principal

per-SIST(per · sist)○ ●

Stress in "persist" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈsɪst⁄

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How many syllables in "persist"?: "persist" has 2 syllabes (per - sist).
How to divide "persist"?: "persist" divides into 2 parts: per · sist.
Where is the stress in "persist"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "persist"?: Say each syllable slowly (per... sist) and listen on SayItVid.