To pronounce "perseverative", say PERS-ev-er-at-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
perseverative
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PERS-ev-er-at-iv-e
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"perseverative" has 6 syllables: pers-ev-er-at-iv-e.
"Perseverative" has 6 syllables: pers · ev · er · at · iv · e.
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