How to pronounce insanity
Say it like in-SAN-uh-tee. Insanity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN).
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- in
- SAN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insanity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of insanity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-SAN-uh-tee.
What does insanity mean?
- relatively permanent disorder of the mind
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Words that rhyme with insanity
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Questions about saying insanity
How do you pronounce insanity?
Say in-SAN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsænəti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsænəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insanity?
Insanity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN). Broken into parts: in · SAN · uh · tee.
Is insanity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪnˈsænəti/ (in-SAN-uh-tee).