How to pronounce insensitivity
Say it like in-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee. Insensitivity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV).
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- in
- sen
- suh
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insensitivity 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.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of insensitivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee.
What does insensitivity mean?
- The condition of being insensitive
Where does insensitivity come from?
From in- + sensitivity.
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Words that rhyme with insensitivity
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Questions about saying insensitivity
How do you pronounce insensitivity?
Say in-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insensitivity?
Insensitivity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV). Broken into parts: in · sen · suh · TIV · uh · tee.
Is insensitivity 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 /ˌɪnˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/ (in-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee).