The word "persecute" is pronounced PER-si-kyoot.
Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:
- PER: The first syllable is pronounced like the word "per" in "perfect".
- si: The second syllable is pronounced like the word "see".
- kyoot: The third syllable is pronounced like the word "cute".
Example:
If you were to say the word "persecute" aloud, it would sound like this: PER-si-kyoot.