How to pronounce inserts
Say it like IN-surts. Inserts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- surts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inserts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- surtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of inserts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-surts.
Other ways to say inserts
Inserts also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- in-SURTS /ˌɪnˈsɝts/
What does inserts mean?
- plural of insert How to pronounce insert
- third-person singular simple present indicative of insert How to pronounce insert
Questions about saying inserts
How do you pronounce inserts?
Say IN-surts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌsɝts/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌsɜːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inserts?
Inserts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · surts.
Is inserts 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 /ˈɪnˌsɜːts/ (IN-surts).