How to pronounce persistence

persistence

/pərˈsɪstəns/

3 syllables, stress on the second

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/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ər/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.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/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.

Persistence and patience are always rewarded.

How do you pronounce persistence?

Persistence is pronounced /pərˈsɪstəns/ in American English.

How many syllables are in persistence?

Persistence has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in persistence?

The second syllable: /pərˈsɪstəns/.