How many syllables in persistence?

Syllables in persistence

3

per·sis·tence

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

How to say persistence

Pronunciation/pɚˈsɪstəns/
3 syllables, per-SIS-tence · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say persistence slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, sis, tence. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with persistence

See all rhymes for persistence →

Questions

How many syllables are in persistence?
Persistence has three syllables.
How do you divide persistence into syllables?
Persistence divides as per-sis-tence.
Which syllable is stressed in persistence?
The second syllable (per-SIS-tence).

More tools