How to Pronounce Persists

To pronounce "persists", say PERS-ists — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PERS-ists

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💡 Tip for remembering “persists”

"persists" has 2 syllables: pers-ists. It rhymes with enlists and wrists, if that helps it stick.

What does persists mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

lastremainpersevere

Words that rhyme with persists

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enlistswriststwistsexistsfistsresistsinsistslistscystsmistsassistsrecidivists

Related words

persevereendurestayremainprevailrun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "persists"?▾

"Persists" has 2 syllables: pers · ists.

What does "persists" mean?▾

Persists: To go on stubbornly or resolutely.

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