How to pronounce inserting
Say it like in-SUR-ting. Inserting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪnˈsɝtɪŋ/in-SUR-ting
UK British/ˌɪnˈsɜːtɪŋ/in-SUR-ting
- in
- SUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inserting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inserting
- 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-ting.
What does inserting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of insert How to pronounce insert
- Something inserted or set in, such as lace in garments.
Words that rhyme with inserting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inserting.
Questions about saying inserting
How do you pronounce inserting?
Say in-SUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inserting?
Inserting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: in · SUR · ting.
Is inserting 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 /ˌɪnˈsɜːtɪŋ/ (in-SUR-ting).