How to Pronounce "insistence"
word
ˌɪnˈsɪstəns
in-SIS-tens
ɪnsˈɪstəns
in-SIS-tens
Definition
The act of demanding firmly or repeatedly that something happens, or strongly holding an opinion or request.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈsɪstəns
British English
ɪnsˈɪstəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SIS-tens
UK
in-SIS-tens
Listen in Context
Her insistence on doing things her way surprised everyone.
After much insistence, he finally agreed to help.
Because of his insistence, we changed the plan.
It was only at her insistence that we went to the restaurant she liked.