How many syllables in "persecution"?

"persecution" has 4 音节 (per - se - cu - tion).

How to divide "persecution"?

"persecution" divides into 4 parts: per · se · cu · tion.

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

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

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4 音节

"persecution": 4 音节.

音节:per·se·cu·tion

主重音

per-se-CU-tion(per · se · cu · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "persecution" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃən⁄

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音节per·se·cu·tion

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How many syllables in "persecution"?: "persecution" has 4 音节 (per - se - cu - tion).
How to divide "persecution"?: "persecution" divides into 4 parts: per · se · cu · tion.
Where is the stress in "persecution"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "persecution"?: Say each syllable slowly (per... se... cu... tion) and listen on SayItVid.