How to pronounce insulting
Say it like in-SUHL-ting. Insulting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- in
- SUHL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insulting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of insulting
American and British speakers say insulting in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SUHL-ting.
What does insulting mean?
- expressing extreme contempt
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying insulting
How do you pronounce insulting?
Say in-SUHL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insulting?
Insulting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: in · SUHL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say insulting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.