How to pronounce insects
Say it like IN-sekts. Insects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- sekts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insects pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sektsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of insects
American and British speakers say insects in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌsɛkts/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌsɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-sekts.
What does insects mean?
- plural of insect How to pronounce insect
Questions about saying insects
How do you pronounce insects?
Say IN-sekts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌsɛkts/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌsɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insects?
Insects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · sekts.
Do Americans and Brits say insects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌsɛkts/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌsɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.