How to pronounce insipid
Say it like in-SIP-id. Insipid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- in
- SIP
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insipid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of insipid
American and British speakers say insipid in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIP-id.
What does insipid mean?
- Unappetizingly flavorless.“The diners were disappointed with the plain, insipid soup they were served.”
- Flat; lacking character or definition.“The textbook had a most insipid presentation of the controversy.”
Where does insipid come from?
From French insipide, from Latin īnsipidus (“tasteless”), from in- (“not”) + sapidus (“savory”).
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Questions about saying insipid
How do you pronounce insipid?
Say in-SIP-id. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insipid?
Insipid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: in · SIP · id.
Do Americans and Brits say insipid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.