How to pronounce persistive
Say it like per-SIS-tiv. Persistive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- per
- SIS
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persistive 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of persistive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SIS-tiv.
What does persistive mean?
- Indicating a situation that was the case at one time (usually past) and continues to a later time (usually time of speaking).
Where does persistive come from?
From persist + -ive.
Words that rhyme with persistive
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Questions about saying persistive
How do you pronounce persistive?
Say per-SIS-tiv. The American pronunciation is /pərˈsɪstɪv/. In British English it is /pəˈsɪstɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persistive?
Persistive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: per · SIS · tiv.
Is persistive 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 /pəˈsɪstɪv/ (puh-SIS-tiv).