How many syllables in insane?

There are 2 syllables in the word insane.

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Divide insane into syllables:

in · sane

How to pronounce insane:

Definition of insane:

insane (adjective):: stupidly irresponsible; affected with insanity (see insanity sense 2); exhibiting a severely disordered state of mind; afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement.

Synonyms for insane:

amok

amuck

around the bend

ballistic

balmy

barmy

bats

batty

bedlam

berserk

bizarre

bonkers

brainsick

buggy

bughouse

certifiable

certified

crackbrained

cracked

crackers

crackpot

crazed

crazy

cuckoo

daffy

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