How do you pronounce "insubordination"?

In American English: /ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/ (ins-uh-bawrd-uh-NAYSH-uhn). In British English: /ˌɪnsəbˌɔːdɪnˈeɪʃən/ (ins-uhb-awd-in-AYSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/ (ins-uh-bawrd-uh-NAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˌɪnsəbˌɔːdɪnˈeɪʃən/ (ins-uhb-awd-in-AYSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/ (ins-uh-bawrd-uh-NAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˌɪnsəbˌɔːdɪnˈeɪʃən/ (ins-uhb-awd-in-AYSH-uhn).

How to Pronounce "insubordination"

insubordination

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/ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/

ins-uh-bawrd-uh-NAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɪnsin·əsub·bɔrdor·ədi·neɪʃna·əntion

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