How many syllables in "insistent"?

"insistent" has 3 lettergrepen (in - sis - tent).

How to divide "insistent"?

"insistent" divides into 3 parts: in · sis · tent.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"insistent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·sis·tent

Hoofdklemtoon

in-SIS-tent(in · sis · tent)○ ● ○

Stress in "insistent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈsɪstənt⁄

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IPAɪnˈsɪstənt

Lettergrepenin·sis·tent

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the friends are talking and he says you know toruk is very if Farook was so insistent and in Healy he said dig near to get me you know if I have to see it must have to want to see must see how difficult it would be for them and then

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How many syllables in "insistent"?: "insistent" has 3 lettergrepen (in - sis - tent).
How to divide "insistent"?: "insistent" divides into 3 parts: in · sis · tent.
Where is the stress in "insistent"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "insistent"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... sis... tent) and listen on SayItVid.