How to Pronounce Insensible

To pronounce "insensible", say INS-ens-ibl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪnˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “insensible”

"insensible" has 4 syllables: ins-ens-ibl-e. It rhymes with ostensible and sensible, if that helps it stick.

What does insensible mean?

adjective

  1. Unable to be perceived by the senses.
  2. Incapable or deprived of physical sensation.

Synonyms

insensitive

Antonyms

sensible

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Words that rhyme with insensible

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ostensiblesensibleindispensableincomprehensiblecomprehensiblereprehensibleindispensibledispensableindefensibledefensibletensiblecompensable

Related words

senselessunconsciousindiscernibleinsensitiveunperceivableimperceptibleundetectablenumb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insensible"?▾

"Insensible" has 4 syllables: ins · ens · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "insensible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "insensible" is /ɪnˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/.

What does "insensible" mean?▾

Insensible: Unable to be perceived by the senses.

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