How do you pronounce "insulin"?

In American English: /ˈɪnsələn/ (INS-uhl-uhn). In British English: /ˈɪnsjʊlɪn/ (INSY-uul-in). In Canadian English: /ˈɪnsələn/ (INS-uhl-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɪnsjuːlˌɪn/ (INSY-ool-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪnsələn/ (INS-uhl-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɪnsjʊlɪn/ (INSY-uul-in).

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insulin

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/ˈɪnsələn/

INS-uhl-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɪnsin·əlsu·ənlin

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