How to pronounce insults
Say it like IN-suhlts. Insults has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- suhlts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insults 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.
- suhltsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of insults
American and British speakers say insults in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌsʌlts/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌsʌlts/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-suhlts.
Other ways to say insults
Insults also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- in-SUHLTS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
What does insults mean?
- plural of insult How to pronounce insult
- third-person singular simple present indicative of insult How to pronounce insult
Questions about saying insults
How do you pronounce insults?
Say IN-suhlts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌsʌlts/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌsʌlts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insults?
Insults has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · suhlts.
Do Americans and Brits say insults the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌsʌlts/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌsʌlts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.