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Words That Rhyme With “Persist” — 20 Rhyming Words

To keep doing something even when it is difficult or others say to stop.

IPA: /pərˈsɪst/Stress: oO

How to Pronounce Persist

IPA: /pərˈsɪst/

per-SIST. Stress on second syllable. The 'e' in first syllable is schwa /ə/.

Common Mispronunciation of Persist

PER-sist (incorrect stress on first syllable).

Top Perfect Rhymes for Persist — Words With Definitions

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insist

/ɪnˈsɪst/
verb B1

To say firmly and repeatedly that something must happen or is true; to refuse to accept no for an answer.

Example: She insists on paying for dinner herself.

twist

/twɪst/
verb A2

To turn something round and round, often using your hands or force.

Example: Twist the cap off the bottle.

consist

/kənˈsɪst/
verb B2

To be formed or made up from particular things or parts.

Example: The committee consists of five senior managers and two student representatives.

exist

/ɪɡˈzɪst/
verb A2

to be real and present; to have existence

Example: Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago on Earth.

list

/lɪst/
noun A1

A group of items or names arranged one after another that you write down or say.

Example: I made a list of things to buy at the supermarket.

mist

/mɪst/
noun A2

Light fog that reduces how far you can see, but lighter than heavy fog.

Example: The morning mist covered the valley.

All Perfect Rhymes for Persist

1-Syllable Words That Rhyme With Persist

2-Syllable Words That Rhyme With Persist

Persist in Example Sentences

  • If you persist with your studies, you will eventually succeed.
  • The problem persisted despite our best efforts to solve it.
  • She persists in her belief that innovation drives progress.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhymes for Persist

What words rhyme with “persist”?

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Can I use persist for rap lyrics or poems?

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