How to pronounce insertin
Say it like in-SUR-tin. Insertin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- in
- SUR
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insertin 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of insertin
- 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-tin.
What does insertin mean?
- A proteolytic fragment of tensin.
Where does insertin come from?
From insert + -in. Coined by K.
Questions about saying insertin
How do you pronounce insertin?
Say in-SUR-tin. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɝtɪn/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɜːtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insertin?
Insertin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: in · SUR · tin.
Is insertin 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 /ɪnˈsɜːtɪn/ (in-SUR-tin).