How many syllables in "persian"?

"persian" has 2 lettergrepen (per - sian).

How to divide "persian"?

"persian" divides into 2 parts: per · sian.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"persian": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·sian

Hoofdklemtoon

PER-sian(per · sian)● ○

Stress in "persian" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɜːr.ʒən⁄

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IPAˈpɜːr.ʒən

Lettergrepenper·sian

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