How many syllables in "perspires"?

"perspires" has 3 lettergrepen (per - spi - res).

How to divide "perspires"?

"perspires" divides into 3 parts: per · spi · res.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"perspires": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·spi·res

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PER-spi-res(per · spi · res)● ○ ○

Stress in "perspires" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenper·spi·res

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