How to Pronounce "persist"
word
pɝˈsɪst
pur-SIST
pəsˈɪst
puh-SIST
Definition
To continue to do something or to exist, even when it is difficult or when others want you to stop.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈsɪst
British English
pəsˈɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-SIST
UK
puh-SIST
Listen in Context
If you persist, you will achieve your goal.
The pain may persist for a few days.
She will persist in trying, no matter what.
Even when he failed, he chose to persist instead of giving up.