how to pronounce insular

/ˈɪnsəlɚ/

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insular is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of insular in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… and large the art world was insular and …”

meanings of insular

adjective:

Situated on an island.
Relating to the insula in the brain.
Separate or isolated from the surroundings; having little interaction with external parties; provincial.
Having an inward-looking, standoffish, or withdrawn manner.
Relating to insulin.
Of, pertaining to, being, or resembling an island or islands.

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