How to pronounce insecurity
Say it like in-sih-KYUUR-ih-tee. Insecurity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYUUR).
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- in
- sih
- KYUUR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insecurity 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of insecurity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-sih-KYUUR-ih-tee.
What does insecurity mean?
- the state of being subject to danger or injury
- the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure
Where does insecurity come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin īnsēcūritās.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with insecurity
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Questions about saying insecurity
How do you pronounce insecurity?
Say in-sih-KYUUR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insecurity?
Insecurity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: in · sih · KYUUR · ih · tee.
Is insecurity 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 /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/ (in-sih-KYUUR-ih-tee).