How Many Syllables In Persuade?
2syllables
Persuade has 2 syllables, pe-rsuade. It is a disyllabic word.
persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/ UK /pɚˈsweɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rsuade.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/pə.sweɪd/
Division By Letters
pe-rsuade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Persuade
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 | sw | eɪ | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Persuade Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in persuade?
Persuade has 2 syllables, pe-rsuade. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈsweɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in persuade?
The second syllable, rsuade, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of persuade?
Persuade has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide persuade into syllables?
By sound, pə.sweɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-rsuade.