How to Pronounce Insecurity

To pronounce "insecurity", say INS-ec-ur-ity — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

INS-ec-ur-ity

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💡 Tip for remembering “insecurity”

"insecurity" has 4 syllables: ins-ec-ur-ity. It rhymes with obscurity and security, if that helps it stick.

What does insecurity mean?

noun

  1. A lack of security; uncertainty.
  2. The state of being subject to danger; vulnerability.

Synonyms

insecurenessself-doubt

Antonyms

securityself-confidence

Words that rhyme with insecurity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

obscuritysecuritysuretyduritymaturityimpurityimmaturity

Related words

unsafeuncertaintylackinstabilityunstableprecariousnessdiffidencevulnerability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insecurity"?▾

"Insecurity" has 4 syllables: ins · ec · ur · ity.

What does "insecurity" mean?▾

Insecurity: A lack of security; uncertainty.

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