How to pronounce disincentive
Say it like dis-in-SEN-tiv. Disincentive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- dis
- in
- SEN
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disincentive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disincentive
American and British speakers say disincentive in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-in-SEN-tiv.
What does disincentive mean?
- That which discourages a particular behavior; a deterrent.
Where does disincentive come from?
From dis- + incentive.
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Questions about saying disincentive
How do you pronounce disincentive?
Say dis-in-SEN-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disincentive?
Disincentive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: dis · in · SEN · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say disincentive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.