How many syllables in "persist"?

"persist" has 2 הברות (per - sist).

How to divide "persist"?

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

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

Say each syllable slowly (per... sist) and listen on SayItVid.

מדריך הברות

2 הברות

"persist": 2 הברות.

הברות:per·sist

הטעמה ראשית

per-SIST(per · sist)○ ●

Stress in "persist" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈsɪst⁄

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הפעלה אוטומטית

IPApərˈsɪst

הברותper·sist

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How many syllables in "persist"?: "persist" has 2 הברות (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.