How to pronounce incarnation
Say it like in-kar-NAY-shun. Incarnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- in
- kar
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incarnation 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.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incarnation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ing-kah-NAY-shun.
What does incarnation mean?
- An incarnate being or form.
- A version or iteration (of something).
- A living being embodying a deity or spirit.
Where does incarnation come from?
From Middle English incarnacion, borrowed from Old French incarnacion, from Medieval Latin, Ecclesiastical Latin incarnatio, from Late Latin incarnari (“to be made flesh”).
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Words that rhyme with incarnation
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Questions about saying incarnation
How do you pronounce incarnation?
Say in-kar-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌkɑrˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋkɑːˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incarnation?
Incarnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: in · kar · NAY · shun.
Is incarnation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪŋkɑːˈneɪʃən/ (ing-kah-NAY-shun).