Insist has 2 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Many Americans insist that immigrants speak English, but wouldn't a true language purist insist on Old English, wynns, thorns, edhs and all? | |
| 2. | You insist upon our taking that course of action. | |
| 3. | You always insist that you are in the right. | |
| 4. | I'll do it, if you insist. | |
| 5. | We insist that a meeting be held as soon as possible. | |
| 6. | We insist that this project be carried out immediately. | |
| 7. | You're playing with fire if you insist on riding your motorcycle without a helmet on. | |
| 8. | It will make most Americans uncomfortable if you insist on their accepting expensive gifts. | |
| 9. | Some people insist that television does more harm than good. | |
| 10. | And that's why for almost a hundred years, any employee has been able to go to his employer and insist on being paid in cash. |