How to pronounce perseverance

perseverance

/pɜːsəˈvɪrəns/

4 syllables, stress on the third

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/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɜː/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in very	Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

Perseverance is, among other things, necessary for success.

How do you pronounce perseverance?

Perseverance is pronounced /pɜːsəˈvɪrəns/ in American English.

How many syllables are in perseverance?

Perseverance has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in perseverance?

The third syllable: /pɜːsəˈvɪrəns/.