How to pronounce insensibility
Say it like in-sen-sih-BIL-ih-tee. Insensibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- in
- sen
- sih
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insensibility 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.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 insensibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-sen-sih-BIL-ih-tee.
What does insensibility mean?
- The property of being insensible.
Where does insensibility come from?
From Old French insensibilité, from Late Latin insensibilitas.
Words that rhyme with insensibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insensibility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying insensibility
How do you pronounce insensibility?
Say in-sen-sih-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insensibility?
Insensibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: in · sen · sih · BIL · ih · tee.
Is insensibility 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 /ˌɪnsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ (in-sen-sih-BIL-ih-tee).