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