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How to pronounce:
insane
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈseɪn
Examples:
You call me insane and immoral in this madness of gladness I feel.
Pinel is mythologized as the liberator of the insane.
The article assumes that the killer was insane.
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Common mistakes of insane pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-SANE" instead of the correct "IN-sane" (ˈɪn.seɪn). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: The "a" in "insane" can be mispronounced as a short vowel, leading to "in-sæn." The correct pronunciation is with a long vowel sound, "eɪ" (as in "day"). Tip: Practice saying "day" to get the "eɪ" sound right.
- Omitting the vowel: Some may drop the middle vowel, pronouncing it as "in-sn." This makes the word unclear. The correct pronunciation is "in-sane" (ˈɪn.seɪn). Tip: Focus on clearly articulating each vowel sound.
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners sometimes say "in-sane" as one syllable, sounding like "insane" (ˈɪn.seɪn). This can confuse listeners. Tip: Break the word into two clear syllables when practicing.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "in-sain" with a nasal "n" sound at the end. The correct ending is "sane," pronounced as "seɪn" (ˈseɪn). Tip: Practice saying "sane" separately to master the ending sound.