How to Pronounce Persecutions

To pronounce "persecutions", say PERS-ec-ut-ions — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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12

Letters

PERS-ec-ut-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “persecutions”

"persecutions" has 4 syllables: pers-ec-ut-ions.

What does persecutions 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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How many syllables are in "persecutions"?▾

"Persecutions" has 4 syllables: pers · ec · ut · ions.

What does "persecutions" mean?▾

Persecutions: The act of persecuting.

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