How to pronounce insurrection
Say it like in-suh-REK-shun. Insurrection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK).
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- in
- suh
- REK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insurrection 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insurrection
American and British speakers say insurrection in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-suh-REK-shun.
What does insurrection mean?
- The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.
Where does insurrection come from?
From Late Middle English insurreccion (“uprising against a government, rebellion, revolt; civil disorder, riot; illegal armed assault”) [and other forms], from Middle French insurrection, Old French insurreccïon (modern French insurrection)
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Questions about saying insurrection
How do you pronounce insurrection?
Say in-suh-REK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insurrection?
Insurrection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK). Broken into parts: in · suh · REK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say insurrection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.