What are other 2-syllable words like Pursuit?

Other 2-syllable words include: about, people, also, other, our and many more.

How Many Syllables in Pursuit?

How many syllables in Pursuit?

Pursuit has 2 syllables: pur-suit.

pur-suit

Syllable breakdown:

pur suit

2 syllables • Primary stress on 2nd syllable

Breaking Down Pursuit into Syllables?

pur-suit

The word Pursuit has 2 syllables: pur-suit.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Pursuit

the act of following or chasing someone or something in order to catch or capture them

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Pursuit' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Pursuit'?

The word 'Pursuit' contains 2 syllables. It is divided as pur-suit.

How do you divide 'Pursuit' into syllables?

The word 'Pursuit' can be broken down into 2 syllables:pur, suit. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Pursuit'?

'Pursuit' is pronounced as pur-suit, with primary stress on the 2nd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Pursuit divide into syllables

The first syllable 'pur' has a vowel 'u' and a consonant 'p', while the second syllable 'suit' has two vowels 'ui' and two consonants 's' and 't'.

Part of Speech - Pursuit

Noun

He went in pursuit of his dream job.

Sentences with Pursuit

The police were in hot pursuit of the thief.
She was in pursuit of a new hobby.
His pursuit of happiness led him to move to a new city.
I'm in pursuit of a good grade in school.
The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey.
The pursuit of justice can be challenging.
He abandoned his pursuit of fame and fortune.
Her pursuit of a healthy lifestyle includes daily exercise and eating well.
The pursuit of art is a passion for many people.
Their pursuit of the suspect lasted for hours.

Quotes with Pursuit

"Happiness is not a destination, it's a journey. Happiness is not tomorrow, it is now. Happiness is not a dependency, it is a decision. Happiness is what you are, not what you have." - Zig Ziglar
"Success is not the pursuit of perfection but rather the pursuit of progression." - Unknown
"The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives." - Albert Einstein
"The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; if you pursue happiness you'll never find it." - C. P. Snow
"The pursuit of excellence is less profitable than the pursuit of bigness, but it can be more satisfying." - David Ogilvy

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