How to pronounce insomuch
Say it like in-soh-MUHCH. Insomuch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUHCH).
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- in
- soh
- MUHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insomuch 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.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of insomuch
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-soh-MUHCH.
What does insomuch mean?
- Because of; since; as a result of.“Insomuch as you have consistently paid the bill on time before, we'll excuse one late payment.”
- To the extent that.
Where does insomuch come from?
From Middle English insomuche; equivalent to in + so + much.
Words that rhyme with insomuch
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Questions about saying insomuch
How do you pronounce insomuch?
Say in-soh-MUHCH. The American pronunciation is /ɪnsoʊˈmʌtʃ/. In British English it is /ɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insomuch?
Insomuch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUHCH). Broken into parts: in · soh · MUHCH.
Is insomuch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/ (in-soh-MUHCH).