How to Pronounce "insanities"
word
ˌɪnˈsænəti/, /ˌɪnˈsænɪti
in-SAN-i-teez
ɪnsˈænɪti
in-SAN-i-teez
Definition
Insanities are acts or ideas that are extremely unreasonable or crazy, often showing a lack of sound judgment. The word can also refer to severe mental illness, but is mainly used to describe behavior that is wildly foolish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈsænəti/, /ˌɪnˈsænɪti
British English
ɪnsˈænɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SAN-i-teez
UK
in-SAN-i-teez
Listen in Context
He was shocked by the insanities he heard on the news.
The book describes the insanities of war.
She laughed at the insanities of her children.
We went along with their little insanities just to keep the peace.