How to pronounce inserted
Say it like in-SUR-tud. Inserted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- in
- SUR
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inserted 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inserted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-SUR-tid.
What does inserted mean?
- simple past and past participle of insert How to pronounce insert
- Attached to or growing out of some part.
Words that rhyme with inserted
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Questions about saying inserted
How do you pronounce inserted?
Say in-SUR-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɝtəd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inserted?
Inserted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: in · SUR · tud.
Is inserted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈsɜːtɪd/ (in-SUR-tid).