How to Pronounce "insubstantial"
word
ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃəɫ
in-suhb-STAN-shul
ˈɪnsəbstˌɑːnʃəl
IN-suhb-staan-shuhl
Definition
Not strong, solid, or important; weak or lacking substance, either physically or in meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃəɫ
British English
ˈɪnsəbstˌɑːnʃəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-suhb-STAN-shul
UK
IN-suhb-staan-shuhl
Listen in Context
The chair was too insubstantial to hold his weight.
Her argument was insubstantial and did not convince anyone.
The soup was so insubstantial that I was still hungry afterwards.
His promises always feel a bit insubstantial, like they’ll fade away tomorrow.