How to pronounce insomnia
Say it like in-SAHM-nee-uh. Insomnia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHM).
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US American/ˌɪnˈsɑmniə/in-SAHM-nee-uh
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- in
- SAHM
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insomnia 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.
- SAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does insomnia mean?
noun
- A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.“My mother suffers from insomnia.”
- Temporary inability to sleep.
Where does insomnia come from?
Borrowed from Latin īnsomnia, from Latin in- (“without”) + somnus (“sleep”, noun) + -ia, equivalent to in- + somn- + -ia.
Questions about saying insomnia
How do you pronounce insomnia?
Say in-SAHM-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɑmniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insomnia?
Insomnia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHM). Broken into parts: in · SAHM · nee · uh.