How to pronounce disincentives
Say it like dis-in-SEN-tivz. Disincentives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- dis
- in
- SEN
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disincentives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disincentives
American and British speakers say disincentives in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪvz/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-in-SEN-tivz.
What does disincentives mean?
- plural of disincentive How to pronounce disincentive
Questions about saying disincentives
How do you pronounce disincentives?
Say dis-in-SEN-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪvz/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disincentives?
Disincentives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: dis · in · SEN · tivz.
Do Americans and Brits say disincentives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪvz/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.