How to pronounce insisted
Say it like in-SIS-tud. Insisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- in
- SIS
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insisted 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.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insisted
American and British speakers say insisted in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIS-tid.
What does insisted mean?
- simple past and past participle of insist How to pronounce insist
Words that rhyme with insisted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insisted.
Questions about saying insisted
How do you pronounce insisted?
Say in-SIS-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insisted?
Insisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: in · SIS · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say insisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.