To pronounce "pertinacy", say PERT-in-acy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pertinacy
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PERT-in-acy
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"pertinacy" has 3 syllables: pert-in-acy.
"Pertinacy" has 3 syllables: pert · in · acy.
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