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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sane
  • 6 letters
Syllables
in-sane: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-SANE.
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈseɪn/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as in-sane.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide insane into syllables?

insane divides as in-sane. in-sane: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in insane?

Insane has 2 syllables (in-sane).

Which syllable is stressed in insane?

The stressed syllable in insane is sane. The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-SANE.

How do you pronounce insane?

/ɪnˈseɪn/ in American English.