How to pronounce insatiable
Say it like in-SAY-shuh-bul. Insatiable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- in
- SAY
- shuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insatiable 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.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insatiable
American and British speakers say insatiable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈseɪʃjəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SAYSH-yuh-bul.
What does insatiable mean?
- Not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased; very greedy.
- One who or that which cannot be satiated.
Where does insatiable come from?
Inherited from Middle English insaciable, from Middle French insatiable, from Old French insaciable, from Late Latin insatiabilis.
Questions about saying insatiable
How do you pronounce insatiable?
Say in-SAY-shuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈseɪʃjəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insatiable?
Insatiable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: in · SAY · shuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say insatiable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈseɪʃjəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.