How to pronounce insufflate
Say it like IN-suh-flayt. Insufflate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- suh
- flayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insufflate 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 "u" in cup.
- flaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of insufflate
American and British speakers say insufflate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnsʌfleɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪnsʌfleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-suh-flayt.
What does insufflate mean?
- To breathe or blow into or on.
- To treat by blowing a gas, vapor, or powder into a body cavity.
- To inhale (a powder etc.).
Where does insufflate come from?
First attested in 1670; borrowed from Latin īnsufflātus, perfect passive participle of īnsufflō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)) from in- + sufflō (“to blow on”).
Questions about saying insufflate
How do you pronounce insufflate?
Say IN-suh-flayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnsʌfleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪnsʌfleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insufflate?
Insufflate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · suh · flayt.
Do Americans and Brits say insufflate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnsʌfleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪnsʌfleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.