How to pronounce insist
Say it like in-SIST. Insist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIST).
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- in
- SIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of insist
American and British speakers say insist in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɪst/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIST.
What does insist mean?
- be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge“I must insist!”
- beg persistently and urgently“I importune you to help them”
- postulate positively and assertively“The letter asserts a free society”
Words that rhyme with insist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insist.
Questions about saying insist
How do you pronounce insist?
Say in-SIST. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɪst/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insist?
Insist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIST). Broken into parts: in · SIST.
Do Americans and Brits say insist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɪst/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.