How to pronounce insignificance
Say it like in-sig-NYIF-ih-kuns. Insignificance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYIF).
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- in
- sig
- NYIF
- ih
- kuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insignificance 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.
- sigKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insignificance
American and British speakers say insignificance in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/ in the US and /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sig-NYIF-ih-kuns.
What does insignificance mean?
- the state of being insignificant
Where does insignificance come from?
From in- + significance.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying insignificance
How do you pronounce insignificance?
Say in-sig-NYIF-ih-kuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insignificance?
Insignificance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYIF). Broken into parts: in · sig · NYIF · ih · kuns.
Do Americans and Brits say insignificance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/ and the British form is /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.