How to Pronounce "insults"
word
/ˈɪnˌsəɫts/, /ˌɪnˈsəɫts/
IN-suhlts (noun), in-SUHLTS (verb)
/ˈɪnˌsəlts/, /ˌɪnˈsəlts/
IN-suhlts (noun), in-SUHLTS (verb)
Definition
Rude or offensive comments or actions meant to hurt someone’s feelings or show lack of respect.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪnˌsəɫts/, /ˌɪnˈsəɫts/
British English
/ˈɪnˌsəlts/, /ˌɪnˈsəlts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-suhlts (noun), in-SUHLTS (verb)
UK
IN-suhlts (noun), in-SUHLTS (verb)
Listen in Context
Insults can hurt people’s feelings.
They traded insults all night during the argument.
Don’t let those insults get to you.
He shouted insults at the referee.