How Many Syllables In Persist?
2syllables
Persist has 2 syllables, per-sist. It is a disyllabic word.
persist
/pəˈsɪst/ UK /pɚˈsɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sist.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pə.sɪst/
Division By Letters
per-sist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Persist
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Persist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in persist?
Persist has 2 syllables, per-sist. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈsɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in persist?
The second syllable, sist, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of persist?
Persist has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide persist into syllables?
By sound, pə.sɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-sist.