The word "wert insubordinate" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /wərt ˌɪnsəˈbɔrdnət/. The first sound is a weakened "uh" sound, followed by the "r" sound pronounced with the tip of the tongue flicking against the roof of the mouth. "Insubordinate" is spelled with a stressed "in" sound followed by "suh" and "bord" pronounced with the lips rounded, and ending with the "nit" syllable. The pronunciation of each individual phoneme is important for correct spelling and pronunciation of the word.
The term "insubordinate" comes from the Latin word "insubordinatus", which is a combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "not" or "opposite", and "subordinatus", which is the past participle of "subordinare" meaning "to place under or subordinate". In the past, "in-" was often used to indicate negation, and "subordinare" meant to bring or place in a lower rank or order. Over time, "insubordinate" came to mean someone who refuses to submit to authority or follow orders, and this meaning has remained consistent in English usage.