Proper Pronunciation Guide
insidious
[ɪn 
sɪ di
əs]
Tips:
- Pronounce the first syllable like the word “in.”
- Pronounce the second and third syllables together like the word “city.”
- Use the y-like consonant glide /j/ to link from the third to the final syllable—from/i/ to [əs].
Practice Sentences:
| The insidious spreading of weeds took over their entire garden. | |
| The effect of television on young people is insidious. |
Definition:
(adjective) Characterized by strong, constant, unrelenting pressure that is often not noticed until it is too late to do anything about the effects of it.