How to Pronounce Persisting

To pronounce "persisting", say PERS-ist-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PERS-ist-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “persisting”

"persisting" has 3 syllables: pers-ist-ing. It rhymes with twisting and existing, if that helps it stick.

What does persisting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Persistence

Synonyms

lastremainpersevere

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Words that rhyme with persisting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twistingexistinglistingpreexistingenlistingassistinginsistingresistingcoexistingblacklistingdelistingconsisting

Related words

uninterruptedcontinuousdoggingpersistencepersistencyabidingenduringlingering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "persisting"?▾

"Persisting" has 3 syllables: pers · ist · ing.

What does "persisting" mean?▾

Persisting: To go on stubbornly or resolutely.

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