How to Pronounce "insufficiency"
word
ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənˌsi
in-suh-FISH-un-see
ɪnsəfˈɪʃənsi
in-suh-FISH-un-see
Definition
A lack of enough of something needed; the state of not being sufficient or adequate. Often used for medical or technical situations (like organ insufficiency), but also general.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənˌsi
British English
ɪnsəfˈɪʃənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-suh-FISH-un-see
UK
in-suh-FISH-un-see
Listen in Context
There was an insufficiency of food during the crisis.
Doctors discovered an insufficiency in his heart function.
The report pointed out an insufficiency of evidence.
Her fatigue was caused by an insufficiency of iron in her diet.