How many syllables in persistent?

There are 3 syllables in the word persistent.

How to pronounce persistent:

persistent (adjective):: never-ceasing.; existing for a long or longer than usual time or continuously such as

adamant

certain

constant

dedicated

determined

devoted

dogged

faithful

firm

good

hard

hardened

implacable

insistent

loyal

obdurate

obstinate

patient

persevering

pertinacious

positive

relentless

resistant

resolute

resolved

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