How to pronounce inca
Say it like ING-kuh. Inca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inca
American and British speakers say inca in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkə/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kuh.
What does inca mean?
- Any of several species of hummingbirds in the genus Coeligena
Questions about saying inca
How do you pronounce inca?
Say ING-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkə/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inca?
Inca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say inca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkə/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.