How to pronounce persisting
Say it like per-SIS-ting. Persisting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- per
- SIS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persisting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of persisting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SIS-ting.
What does persisting mean?
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Questions about saying persisting
How do you pronounce persisting?
Say per-SIS-ting. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈsɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persisting?
Persisting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: per · SIS · ting.
Is persisting 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 /pəˈsɪstɪŋ/ (puh-SIS-ting).