How to pronounce insensible
Say it like in-SEN-suh-bul. Insensible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- in
- SEN
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
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- Unstressed
Insensible 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insensible
American and British speakers say insensible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɛnsəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsɛnsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SEN-suh-bul.
What does insensible mean?
- Unable to be perceived by the senses.“an insensible shift in emphasis”
- Incapable or deprived of physical sensation.
- Unable to be understood; unintelligible.
Where does insensible come from?
From Middle English insensible, from Old French insensible, from Late Latin īnsēnsibilis.
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Questions about saying insensible
How do you pronounce insensible?
Say in-SEN-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɛnsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɛnsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insensible?
Insensible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: in · SEN · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say insensible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɛnsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsɛnsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.