How to Pronounce "insane"
word
/ˌɪnˈseɪn/
in-SAYN
/ɪnsˈeɪn/
in-SAYN
Definition
Insane can mean mentally very ill, especially in older or legal contexts. In everyday speech, it more often means extremely shocking, intense, or unbelievable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈseɪn/
British English
/ɪnsˈeɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SAYN
UK
in-SAYN
Listen in Context
That roller coaster is insane.
The noise in this room is insane.
He spent an insane amount of money on shoes.
The traffic was insane, so I got here late.