How to pronounce insensate
Say it like in-SEN-sut. Insensate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- in
- SEN
- sut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insensate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insensate
American and British speakers say insensate in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsɛnsət/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɛnsət/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SEN-sut.
What does insensate mean?
- Having no sensation or consciousness; unconscious; inanimate.
- Senseless; foolish; irrational; thoughtless.
- Unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive.
- One who is insensate.
- To render insensate; to deprive of sensation or consciousness.
Where does insensate come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin īnsēnsātus.
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Questions about saying insensate
How do you pronounce insensate?
Say in-SEN-sut. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɛnsət/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɛnsət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insensate?
Insensate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: in · SEN · sut.
Do Americans and Brits say insensate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsɛnsət/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɛnsət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.