How to Pronounce "insult"
word
/ˈɪnˌsəɫt/, /ˌɪnˈsəɫt/
IN-suhlt (noun), in-SUHLT (verb)
/ˈɪnˌsʌlt/, /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
IN-suhlt (noun), in-SUHLT (verb)
Definition
An insult is a rude or offensive remark or action that shows disrespect and hurts someone’s feelings. As a verb, it means to say or do something that offends or humiliates someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪnˌsəɫt/, /ˌɪnˈsəɫt/
British English
/ˈɪnˌsʌlt/, /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-suhlt (noun), in-SUHLT (verb)
UK
IN-suhlt (noun), in-SUHLT (verb)
Listen in Context
Calling someone stupid is an insult.
He felt insulted by her comment.
I did not mean to insult you.
She took my joke as an insult, and now she's upset.