How to pronounce insalubrious
Say it like in-suh-LOO-bree-us. Insalubrious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- in
- suh
- LOO
- bree
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insalubrious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insalubrious
American and British speakers say insalubrious in essentially the same way: /ɪnsəˈlubriəs/ in the US and /ɪnsəˈluːbriəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-suh-LOO-bree-us.
What does insalubrious mean?
- Unhealthful, not providing or promoting health.
Where does insalubrious come from?
From in- + salubrious.
Words that rhyme with insalubrious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insalubrious.
Questions about saying insalubrious
How do you pronounce insalubrious?
Say in-suh-LOO-bree-us. The American pronunciation is /ɪnsəˈlubriəs/. In British English it is /ɪnsəˈluːbriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insalubrious?
Insalubrious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: in · suh · LOO · bree · us.
Do Americans and Brits say insalubrious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnsəˈlubriəs/ and the British form is /ɪnsəˈluːbriəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.