How to pronounce persistent
American English pronunciation
per-SIS-tunt
- IPA
- /pɚˈsɪstənt/
- Syllables
- per · SIS · tunt (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What persistent means
Keeps trying and won't give up
In a sentence: She was persistent and finally learned to ride her bike.
Where it comes from: From Latin persistere, meaning to stand firm.
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