How to Pronounce Insistence

To pronounce "insistence", say INS-ist-enc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

INS-ist-enc-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “insistence”

"insistence" has 4 syllables: ins-ist-enc-e. It rhymes with existence and assistance, if that helps it stick.

What does insistence mean?

noun

  1. The state of being insistent.
  2. An urgent demand.

Words that rhyme with insistence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

existenceassistanceresistancesubsistencepersistenceconsistencecoexistencedistanceresistenceoutdistance

Related words

instancyinsistencypressurepressimperativenessinsistinginsisttenacity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insistence"?▾

"Insistence" has 4 syllables: ins · ist · enc · e.

What does "insistence" mean?▾

Insistence: The state of being insistent.

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