How to pronounce insists
Say it like in-SISTS. Insists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISTS).
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- in
- SISTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insists 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.
- SISTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of insists
American and British speakers say insists in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SISTS.
What does insists mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of insist How to pronounce insist
Questions about saying insists
How do you pronounce insists?
Say in-SISTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insists?
Insists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISTS). Broken into parts: in · SISTS.
Do Americans and Brits say insists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.