How to pronounce insulted
Say it like in-SUHL-tid. Insulted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- in
- SUHL
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insulted 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.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of insulted
American and British speakers say insulted in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SUHL-tid.
What does insulted mean?
- simple past and past participle of insult How to pronounce insult
Questions about saying insulted
How do you pronounce insulted?
Say in-SUHL-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insulted?
Insulted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: in · SUHL · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say insulted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.