How to pronounce insecurities
Say it like in-suh-KYUUR-ih-teez. Insecurities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYUUR).
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- in
- suh
- KYUUR
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insecurities 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of insecurities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-suh-KYUUR-ih-teez.
What does insecurities mean?
- plural of insecurity How to pronounce insecurity
Questions about saying insecurities
How do you pronounce insecurities?
Say in-suh-KYUUR-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsəˈkjʊrɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsəˈkjʊrɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insecurities?
Insecurities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: in · suh · KYUUR · ih · teez.
Is insecurities 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 /ˌɪnsəˈkjʊrɪtiz/ (in-suh-KYUUR-ih-teez).