How to pronounce insertion
Say it like in-SUR-shun. Insertion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- in
- SUR
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insertion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insertion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SUR-shun.
What does insertion mean?
- The act of inserting, or something inserted.“The surgeon performed the insertion of a pacemaker.”
- The distal end of attachment of a muscle to a bone that will be moved by the muscle.
- The addition of a nucleotide to a chromosome by mutation.
Where does insertion come from?
From insert + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with insertion
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Questions about saying insertion
How do you pronounce insertion?
Say in-SUR-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɝʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insertion?
Insertion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: in · SUR · shun.
Is insertion 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 /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/ (in-SUR-shun).