How to pronounce persisted
Say it like per-SIS-tid. Persisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- per
- SIS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persisted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of persisted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SIS-tid.
What does persisted mean?
- simple past and past participle of persist How to pronounce persist
Words that rhyme with persisted
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Questions about saying persisted
How do you pronounce persisted?
Say per-SIS-tid. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɪstɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈsɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persisted?
Persisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: per · SIS · tid.
Is persisted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈsɪstɪd/ (puh-SIS-tid).