How to Pronounce Insouciance

To pronounce "insouciance", say INS-ouc-ianc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈsuːsi.əns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈsuːsi.əns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “insouciance”

"insouciance" has 4 syllables: ins-ouc-ianc-e.

What does insouciance mean?

noun

  1. Carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, or casual unconcern
  2. Nonchalance

Related words

carefreenesslightsomenesslightheartednessnonchalanceindifferenceunconcerneasinessthoughtlessness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insouciance"?▾

"Insouciance" has 4 syllables: ins · ouc · ianc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "insouciance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "insouciance" is /ɪnˈsuːsi.əns/.

What does "insouciance" mean?▾

Insouciance: Carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, or casual unconcern

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