The word "most insubmissive" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /moʊst ɪnsəbˈmɪsɪv/. The word starts with the stressed syllable "mo" which is pronounced with the long "o" sound. The second syllable is "insub" which is pronounced with a schwa vowel sound followed by a stressed "b" sound. The final syllable "missive" is pronounced with an unstressed "mɪsɪv" sound. "Insubmissive" means disobedient or rebellious, and "most insubmissive" means the most disobedient or rebellious.