How to Pronounce Insult

To pronounce "insult", say INS-ult — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈsʌlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪnˈsʌlt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “insult”

"insult" has 2 syllables: ins-ult. It rhymes with occult and cult, if that helps it stick.

What does insult mean?

noun

  1. Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; a particular act or statement having this effect.
  2. Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).

    “The way the orchestra performed tonight was an insult to my ears.”

verb

  1. To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
  2. To assail, assault, or attack; (specifically) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation.

Synonyms

affrontdissinsultationoffenceoffensepejorativeslamslight

Antonyms

compliment

Words that rhyme with insult

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

occultcultresultconsultexultadultcatapultsmilttwiltbulthultschult

Related words

affrontcontumelyrevilementabuseoffensiveoutrageoffendslur

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insult"?▾

"Insult" has 2 syllables: ins · ult.

What is the IPA transcription of "insult"?▾

The IPA transcription of "insult" is /ɪnˈsʌlt/.

What does "insult" mean?▾

Insult: Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; a particular act or statement having this effect.

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