How do you pronounce "insecure"?

In American English: /ˈɪnsəkjɝ/ (INS-uhky-ur). In British English: /ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊə/ (ins-iky-UU-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɪnsəkjɝ/ (INS-uhky-ur). In Australian English: /ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊə/ (ins-iky-UU-uh).

Is "insecure" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪnsəkjɝ/ (INS-uhky-ur), while in British English it's /ˌɪnsɪkjˈʊə/ (ins-iky-UU-uh).

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insecure

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/ˈɪnsəkjɝ/

INS-uhky-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɪnsin·əkjse·ɝcure

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