How to Pronounce "insanity"
word
/ˌɪnˈsænəti/
in-SA-nuh-tee
/ɪnsˈænɪti/
in-SA-ni-tee
Definition
Insanity is a state of severe mental illness or loss of normal judgment. It can also be used informally to mean extreme craziness, chaos, or behavior that seems impossible to understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈsænəti/
British English
/ɪnsˈænɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SA-nuh-tee
UK
in-SA-ni-tee
Listen in Context
The doctor said the man showed signs of insanity.
People watched the fire in insanity and fear.
His idea sounded like pure insanity.
Trying to finish this project in one night is insanity.