persistence
nounHow many syllables in persistence?
There are 3 syllables in the word persistence.Divide persistence into syllables:
per · sis · tence
How to pronounce persistence:
Definition of persistence:
- persistence (noun):
- the action or fact of persisting
- the ability to withstand prolonged hardship
- the property of a continuous and connected period of time.
Synonyms for persistence:
constancy
continuance
continuation
continuity
continuous
continuousness
determination
diligence
doggedness
durability
duration
endurance
enduringness
grit
indefatigability
perseverance
perseveration
persistency
pertinacity
pluck
resolution
stamina
steadfastness
strength
survival
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Antonyms for persistence:
aimlessness
amenability
apathy
being
brittleness
compliance
cowardice
discouragement
dullness
fear
fleetingness
flexibility
fragility
hesitance
hesitation
idleness
impotence
inability
inactivity
incompetence
indecision
indecisiveness
indetermination
indifference
indolence
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Other 3-syllable words like persistence
Here are some other common words that have 3 syllables, like persistence does.
- perspirant
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- petition
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- physician
- physicist
- physique
- pianist
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- pictogram
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- pioneers
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- poaceae
- politic
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- polluted
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- ponytail
- poppadoms
- porphyry
- portmanteau
- portsoken
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