How to pronounce insider
Say it like in-SY-der. Insider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce insider. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- in
- SY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insider 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of insider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SY-duh.
What does insider mean?
- an officer of a corporation or others who have access to private information about the corporation's operations
Where does insider come from?
From inside + -er.
Words that rhyme with insider
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insider.
Questions about saying insider
How do you pronounce insider?
Say in-SY-der. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insider?
Insider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: in · SY · der.
Is insider 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 /ɪnˈsaɪdə/ (in-SY-duh).