How many syllables in insists?

There are 2 syllables in the word insists.

Divide insists into syllables:

insists (verb):: to make a determined demand (for); to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required

affirms

alleges

announces

argues

asserts

avers

avows

be firm

brook no refusal

claims

confirms

contends

declares

defends

lay down the law

maintains

not take no for an answer

persist

press (someone)

proclaims

professes

protests

purports

put your foot down

stand firm

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