How to pronounce insincere
Say it like in-sin-SEER. Insincere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEER).
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- in
- sin
- SEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insincere 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.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of insincere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-sin-SEER.
What does insincere mean?
- Expressing words or behaviors that one does not genuinely feel or endorse; not genuine; artificial; factitious.“Janice's furious glare showed that her apology was insincere.”
Where does insincere come from?
From Latin insincerus.
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Words that rhyme with insincere
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Questions about saying insincere
How do you pronounce insincere?
Say in-sin-SEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insincere?
Insincere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEER). Broken into parts: in · sin · SEER.
Is insincere 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 /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə/ (in-sin-SEER).