How many syllables in persuade?

Syllables in persuade

2

per·suade

Persuade has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say persuade

Pronunciation/pɚˈsweɪd/
2 syllables, per-SUADE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in persuade?
Persuade has two syllables.
How do you divide persuade into syllables?
Persuade divides as per-suade.
Which syllable is stressed in persuade?
The second syllable (per-SUADE).

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