How many syllables in persistently?
Syllables in persistently
4
per·sis·tent·ly
Persistently has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say persistently
| Pronunciation | /pɚˈsɪstəntli/ 4 syllables, per-SIS-tent-ly · da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
To count it yourself, say persistently slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, sis, tent, ly. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with persistently
- consistently
- insistently
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Questions
- How many syllables are in persistently?
- Persistently has four syllables.
- How do you divide persistently into syllables?
- Persistently divides as per-sis-tent-ly.
- Which syllable is stressed in persistently?
- The second syllable (per-SIS-tent-ly).