How to pronounce incapacity
Say it like in-kuh-PAS-uh-tee. Incapacity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAS).
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US American/ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/in-kuh-PAS-uh-tee
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- in
- kuh
- PAS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incapacity 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does incapacity mean?
noun
- The lack of a capacity; an inability.
- Legal disqualification.
Where does incapacity come from?
From in- (“negative”) + capacity.
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Words that rhyme with incapacity
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Questions about saying incapacity
How do you pronounce incapacity?
Say in-kuh-PAS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incapacity?
Incapacity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAS). Broken into parts: in · kuh · PAS · uh · tee.