How to pronounce insemination
Say it like in-sem-uh-NAY-shun. Insemination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- in
- sem
- uh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insemination 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.
- semGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insemination
American and British speakers say insemination in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˌsɛməˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnˌsɛməˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sem-uh-NAY-shun.
What does insemination mean?
- A sowing of seed; the act of inseminating.
- The introduction of sperm into a female’s reproductive system for the purpose of impregnating (making pregnant).
Words that rhyme with insemination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insemination.
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Questions about saying insemination
How do you pronounce insemination?
Say in-sem-uh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌsɛməˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˌsɛməˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insemination?
Insemination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: in · sem · uh · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say insemination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˌsɛməˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˌsɛməˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.