To pronounce "pertinaceous", say PERT-in-ac-eous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pertinaceous
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PERT-in-ac-eous
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"pertinaceous" has 4 syllables: pert-in-ac-eous.
"Pertinaceous" has 4 syllables: pert · in · ac · eous.
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