How many syllables in "perspire"?

"perspire" has 2 syllabes (per - spire).

How to divide "perspire"?

"perspire" divides into 2 parts: per · spire.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"perspire": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:per·spire

Accent principal

per-SPIRE(per · spire)○ ●

Stress in "perspire" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈspaɪər⁄

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IPApərˈspaɪər

Syllabesper·spire

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