How to pronounce persistently
Say it like per-SIS-tunt-lee. Persistently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- per
- SIS
- tunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persistently 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.
- 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 persistently
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SIS-tunt-lee.
What does persistently mean?
- In a persistent manner.“The small girl persistently asked her father to buy her the doll.”
Where does persistently come from?
From persistent + -ly.
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Questions about saying persistently
How do you pronounce persistently?
Say per-SIS-tunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɪstəntli/. In British English it is /pəˈsɪstəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persistently?
Persistently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: per · SIS · tunt · lee.
Is persistently 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 /pəˈsɪstəntli/ (puh-SIS-tunt-lee).