Start with 'in' as in 'inbox', with a short 'i'.
Emphasize the first syllable to add stress.
End with 'sert' with a clear 't' at the end.
in-surt (wrong vowel sound)
in-zurt (incorrect 'z' sound)
in-sart (wrong 'a' instead of 'e')
Start with 'in,' using a short 'i' sound.
Emphasize the first syllable for stress.
Finish with 'sert,' making sure the 'ɛː' is long.
in-surt (wrong vowel sound)
in-zurt (incorrect 'z' sound)
in-sart (wrong 'a' instead of 'e')
The stress is on the first syllable.
Lack of clarity in pronouncing 's' can make it sound like 'z'.
Focus on the 'e' vowel sound in the second syllable.
A piece of material placed into something else.
/ɪnˈsɜrʃən/
The act of inserting
/ɪnˈsɜrtɪv/
Capable of being inserted
/ɪnˈsɜrtɪd/
Put in place
Insertion has an added 'shən' sound.
Insertive uses a 'tiv' end instead of 't'.
Inserted ends with 'tɪd', adding a voiced 'd'.
Remember to stress the first syllable in 'insert' for correct emphasis.
Be clear with 's' to avoid it sounding like 'z'.
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