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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sist
  • 6 letters
Syllables
in-sist: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-SIST.
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈsɪst/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as in-sist.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide insist into syllables?

insist divides as in-sist. in-sist: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in insist?

Insist has 2 syllables (in-sist).

Which syllable is stressed in insist?

The stressed syllable in insist is sist. The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-SIST.

How do you pronounce insist?

/ɪnˈsɪst/ in American English.