How to pronounce insanely
Say it like in-SAYN-lee. Insanely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYN).
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- in
- SAYN
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insanely 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.
- SAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of insanely
American and British speakers say insanely in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈseɪnli/ in the US and /ɪnˈseɪnli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SAYN-lee.
What does insanely mean?
- In an insane manner; not sanely.
- To a great degree; very much.“That ramp is insanely difficult to jump.”
Where does insanely come from?
From insane + -ly.
Words that rhyme with insanely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insanely.
Questions about saying insanely
How do you pronounce insanely?
Say in-SAYN-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈseɪnli/. In British English it is /ɪnˈseɪnli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insanely?
Insanely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYN). Broken into parts: in · SAYN · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say insanely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈseɪnli/ and the British form is /ɪnˈseɪnli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.