How to pronounce insignificant
Say it like in-sig-NYIF-ih-kunt. Insignificant has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYIF).
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- in
- sig
- NYIF
- ih
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insignificant 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.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insignificant
American and British speakers say insignificant in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/ in the US and /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sig-NYIF-ih-kunt.
What does insignificant mean?
- signifying nothing“insignificant sounds”
- of little importance or influence or power; of minor status“a minor, insignificant bureaucrat”“peanut politicians”
- devoid of importance, meaning, or force
Where does insignificant come from?
From in- (“not”) + significant.
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Questions about saying insignificant
How do you pronounce insignificant?
Say in-sig-NYIF-ih-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insignificant?
Insignificant has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYIF). Broken into parts: in · sig · NYIF · ih · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say insignificant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.