How many syllables in persisted?

Syllables in persisted

3

per·sist·ed

Persisted has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say persisted

Pronunciation/pɚˈsɪstɪd/
3 syllables, per-SIST-ed · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say persisted slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, sist, ed. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with persisted

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Questions

How many syllables are in persisted?
Persisted has three syllables.
How do you divide persisted into syllables?
Persisted divides as per-sist-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in persisted?
The second syllable (per-SIST-ed).

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