How to pronounce insouciance
Say it like in-SOO-see-uns. Insouciance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- in
- SOO
- see
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insouciance 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insouciance
American and British speakers say insouciance in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsusiəns/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsuːsiəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SOO-see-uns.
What does insouciance mean?
- Carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, or casual unconcern.
- Nonchalance.
Where does insouciance come from?
From French insouciance, from in- (“not”) + souciant (“worrying”).
Questions about saying insouciance
How do you pronounce insouciance?
Say in-SOO-see-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsusiəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsuːsiəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insouciance?
Insouciance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: in · SOO · see · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say insouciance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsusiəns/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsuːsiəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.