How to pronounce incase
Say it like in-KAYS. Incase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYS).
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- in
- KAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incase 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.
- KAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of incase
American and British speakers say incase in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈkeɪs/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈkeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KAYS.
What does incase mean?
- Alternative spelling of encase.
Where does incase come from?
From in- + case.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with incase
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incase.
Questions about saying incase
How do you pronounce incase?
Say in-KAYS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkeɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incase?
Incase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYS). Broken into parts: in · KAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say incase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈkeɪs/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈkeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.