How many syllables in "persecute"?

"persecute" has 3 음절 (per - se - cute).

How to divide "persecute"?

"persecute" divides into 3 parts: per · se · cute.

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

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

음절 가이드

3 음절

"persecute": 3 음절.

음절:per·se·cute

제1강세

PER-se-cute(per · se · cute)● ○ ○

Stress in "persecute" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuːt⁄

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IPAˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuːt

음절per·se·cute

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their assumptions and their world. They would at least persecute you. They're not interested in the truth.

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How many syllables in "persecute"?: "persecute" has 3 음절 (per - se - cute).
How to divide "persecute"?: "persecute" divides into 3 parts: per · se · cute.
Where is the stress in "persecute"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "persecute"?: Say each syllable slowly (per... se... cute) and listen on SayItVid.