How to Pronounce Persisted

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈsɪstɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “persisted”

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

What does persisted mean?

verb

  1. To go on stubbornly or resolutely.
  2. To repeat an utterance.

Synonyms

lastremainpersevere

Words that rhyme with persisted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twistedinsistedenlistedtightfistedlistedassistedresistedconsistedcoexistedexistedunlistedunassisted

Related words

persevereendurestayremainprevailrun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "persisted"?▾

"Persisted" has 3 syllables: pers · ist · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "persisted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "persisted" is /pəˈsɪstɪd/.

What does "persisted" mean?▾

Persisted: To go on stubbornly or resolutely.

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