How to pronounce insisting
Say it like in-SIS-ting. Insisting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- in
- SIS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insisting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of insisting
American and British speakers say insisting in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIS-ting.
What does insisting mean?
- continual and persistent demands
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with insisting
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Questions about saying insisting
How do you pronounce insisting?
Say in-SIS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insisting?
Insisting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: in · SIS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say insisting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.