How to Pronounce Insisted

To pronounce "insisted", say INS-ist-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈsɪstɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “insisted”

"insisted" has 3 syllables: ins-ist-ed. It rhymes with twisted and persisted, if that helps it stick.

What does insisted mean?

verb

  1. (with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.

    “I insist that my secretary dresses nicely.”

  2. (sometimes with on or upon or (that + subjunctive)) To demand continually that something happen or be done.

    “I insist that my secretary dress nicely.”

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Words that rhyme with insisted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twistedpersistedenlistedtightfistedlistedassistedresistedconsistedcoexistedexistedunlistedunassisted

Related words

importuneassertadvocatedaffirmedarguedaskedassertedassured

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insisted"?▾

"Insisted" has 3 syllables: ins · ist · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "insisted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "insisted" is /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/.

What does "insisted" mean?▾

Insisted: (with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.

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