perseverance

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: per-se-ver-ance (4)

English Definition

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Example Sentence

Her perseverance finally helped her succeed in the exam.

US IPA /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/
UK IPA /ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/