How to pronounce incant
Say it like in-KANT. Incant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KANT).
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US American/ˌɪnˈkænt/in-KANT
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- in
- KANT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does incant mean?
verb
- To state solemnly, to chant.
- To recite an incantation.
Where does incant come from?
First attested in 1546; borrowed from Latin incantō.
Words that rhyme with incant
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Questions about saying incant
How do you pronounce incant?
Say in-KANT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incant?
Incant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KANT). Broken into parts: in · KANT.