Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

insects

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.02 in modern English

Syllables
in-sects
IPA
/ˈɪnsɛkts/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of insect

Questions

How do you pronounce insects?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪnsɛkts/.
What does insects mean?
plural of insect

How to pronounce insects

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “insects”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɪnsɛkts/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “insects” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.