Syllables World - How many syllables in Persecuting?

How many syllables in Persecuting?

persecuting has 4 syllables

per-se-cut-ing

The act of harassing, oppressing, or mistreating someone because of their race, religion, or beliefs.

The word 'persecuting' has 4 syllables. The vowels in this word are 'e', 'e', and 'i'. The consonants are 'p', 'r', 's', 'c', 't', 'n', and 'g'.

Verb

The bully was persecuting the new student because of his accent.
The witch trials in Salem involved persecuting people accused of witchcraft.
The civil rights movement fought against persecuting people based on their skin color.
The king ordered his soldiers to persecute anyone who disagreed with his rule.
The religious minority faced constant persecution in the oppressive regime.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King Jr.