How to pronounce insistently
Say it like in-SIS-tunt-lee. Insistently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- in
- SIS
- tunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insistently 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of insistently
American and British speakers say insistently in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɪstəntli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsɪstəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIS-tunt-lee.
What does insistently mean?
- In an insistent manner; pressingly.
Where does insistently come from?
From insistent + -ly.
Words that rhyme with insistently
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insistently.
Questions about saying insistently
How do you pronounce insistently?
Say in-SIS-tunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɪstəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɪstəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insistently?
Insistently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: in · SIS · tunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say insistently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɪstəntli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsɪstəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.