How to pronounce insula
Say it like IN-soo-luh. Insula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪnsulə/IN-soo-luh
UK British/ˈɪnsjuːlə/IN-syoo-luh
- IN
- soo
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insula 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.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insula
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: IN-syoo-luh.
What does insula mean?
noun
- A structure of the human brain located within the sylvian fissure.
Where does insula come from?
From Latin īnsula (“island”).
Questions about saying insula
How do you pronounce insula?
Say IN-soo-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnsulə/. In British English it is /ˈɪnsjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insula?
Insula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · soo · luh.
Is insula pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈɪnsjuːlə/ (IN-syoo-luh).