To pronounce "perseveration", say PERS-ev-er-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
perseveration
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PERS-ev-er-at-ion
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"perseveration" has 5 syllables: pers-ev-er-at-ion.
"Perseveration" has 5 syllables: pers · ev · er · at · ion.
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