How Many Syllables In Persecute?
3syllables
Persecute has 3 syllables, per-se-cute. It is a trisyllabic word.
persecute
/ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuːt/ UK /ˈpɝː.sə.kjuːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/pɜː.sɪ.kjuːt/
Division By Letters
per-se-cute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Persecute
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | kj | uː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Persecute Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in persecute?
Persecute has 3 syllables, per-se-cute. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in persecute?
The first syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of persecute?
Persecute has the structure CV/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide persecute into syllables?
By sound, pɜː.sɪ.kjuːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-se-cute.