How to Pronounce "persisted"
word
pɝˈsɪstɪd
per-SIS-tid
pəsˈɪstɪd
puh-SIS-tid
Definition
Continued to exist or do something in spite of difficulty or opposition; kept going even when it was hard.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈsɪstɪd
British English
pəsˈɪstɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-SIS-tid
UK
puh-SIS-tid
Listen in Context
He persisted until he solved the problem.
The rain persisted all night.
She persisted in calling, even when there was no answer.
Despite the setbacks, they persisted with their plan.