How to pronounce insipient
Say it like in-SIP-ee-unt. Insipient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- in
- SIP
- ee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insipient 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insipient
American and British speakers say insipient in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIP-ee-unt.
What does insipient mean?
- foolish; lacking wisdom; stupid
Where does insipient come from?
From Middle English insipient, incipient, from Old French insipient, ultimately from Latin īnsipiēns.
Words that rhyme with insipient
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Words that sound like insipient
Questions about saying insipient
How do you pronounce insipient?
Say in-SIP-ee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insipient?
Insipient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: in · SIP · ee · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say insipient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as insipient?
Insipient sounds the same as incipient in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.