How to pronounce insistence
Say it like in-SIS-tuns. Insistence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- in
- SIS
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insistence 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.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insistence
American and British speakers say insistence in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɪstəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIS-tuns.
What does insistence mean?
- The state of being insistent.
- An urgent demand.
- The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.
Where does insistence come from?
From Middle English insistence, derived from Old French insister (“to insist”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with insistence
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Questions about saying insistence
How do you pronounce insistence?
Say in-SIS-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪstəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insistence?
Insistence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: in · SIS · tuns.
Do Americans and Brits say insistence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɪstəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.