How to Pronounce Persecution

To pronounce "persecution", say PERS-ec-ut-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “persecution”

"persecution" has 4 syllables: pers-ec-ut-ion. It rhymes with retribution and absolution, if that helps it stick.

What does persecution mean?

noun

  1. The act of persecuting.
  2. A program or campaign to subjugate or eliminate a specific group of people, often based on race, religion, sexuality, or social beliefs.

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Words that rhyme with persecution

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retributionabsolutionresolutionrestitutiondiminutiondestitutionexecutionsolutioncontributionevolutiondissolutionconvolution

Related words

victimizationvictimizedvictimisationoppressedoppressionbullyingrepressionsuppression

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "persecution"?▾

"Persecution" has 4 syllables: pers · ec · ut · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "persecution"?▾

The IPA transcription of "persecution" is /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/.

What does "persecution" mean?▾

Persecution: The act of persecuting.

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