Prosecute has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | There are lots of signs warning that they prosecute shoplifters. | |
| 2. | Tom declined to prosecute the person who stole from him, reasoning that the police and prison guards were far bigger criminals. | |
| 3. | Their vessels being now full of plunder, the Methymnaeans deemed it advisable not to prosecute their voyage any farther, the more especially as they were apprehensive of the winter-storms, and of an attack on the part of the inhabitants. | |
| 4. | The DA said he wouldn't prosecute Tom. | |
| 5. | Sami agreed to prosecute his stalker. |