How to Pronounce Insurrection

To pronounce "insurrection", say INS-urr-ect-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “insurrection”

"insurrection" has 4 syllables: ins-urr-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.

What does insurrection mean?

noun

  1. A violent uprising of part or all of a national population against the government or other authority.

Synonyms

insurgencymutinyrebellionrevoltrisinguprising

Words that rhyme with insurrection

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affectionconnectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectionrecollectiondisconnectionsectionprotectionprojectiondissection

Related words

uprisingrebellionrevoltrisingintifadainsurgenceinsurgencymutiny

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insurrection"?▾

"Insurrection" has 4 syllables: ins · urr · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "insurrection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "insurrection" is /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃən/.

What does "insurrection" mean?▾

Insurrection: A violent uprising of part or all of a national population against the government or other authority.

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