How to Pronounce Pertinacious

To pronounce "pertinacious", say PERT-in-ac-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

pertinacious

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pertinacious”

"pertinacious" has 4 syllables: pert-in-ac-ious.

What does pertinacious mean?

adjective

  1. Holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose.
  2. Stubbornly resolute or tenacious.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pertinacious"?▾

"Pertinacious" has 4 syllables: pert · in · ac · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "pertinacious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pertinacious" is /ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/.

What does "pertinacious" mean?▾

Pertinacious: Holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose.

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