How to pronounce insolent
Say it like IN-suh-lunt. Insolent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- suh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insolent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insolent
American and British speakers say insolent in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnsələnt/ in the US and /ˈɪnsələnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-suh-lunt.
What does insolent mean?
- Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
- Rude.“insolent behavior”
- A person who is insolent.
Where does insolent come from?
From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin īnsolēns (“unaccustomed, unwanted, unusual, immoderate, excessive, arrogant, insolent”), from in- (privative prefix) + solēns, present participle of solēre (“to be accustomed, to be wont”).
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Questions about saying insolent
How do you pronounce insolent?
Say IN-suh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnsələnt/. In British English it is /ˈɪnsələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insolent?
Insolent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · suh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say insolent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnsələnt/ and the British form is /ˈɪnsələnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.