How to pronounce insurgent
Say it like in-SUR-junt. Insurgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- in
- SUR
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insurgent 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insurgent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SUH-junt.
What does insurgent mean?
- One of several people who take up arms against the local state authority; a participant in insurgency.
- Rebellious, opposing authority.
- Of water: surging or rushing in.
Where does insurgent come from?
From Latin īnsurgentem, accusative singular of īnsurgēns, present active participle of īnsurgō (“to rise up against, revolt”), from in (“against”) + surgō (“to rise”), itself from sub (“up from below”) + regō (“to guide, direct, rule, gover
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Words that rhyme with insurgent
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Questions about saying insurgent
How do you pronounce insurgent?
Say in-SUR-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɝdʒənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsədʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insurgent?
Insurgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: in · SUR · junt.
Is insurgent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈsədʒənt/ (in-SUH-junt).