How to pronounce incel
Say it like IN-sel. Incel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- sel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- selGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of incel
American and British speakers say incel in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌsɛl/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌsɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-sel.
What does incel mean?
- "Involuntary celibacy": the state of being not sexually active despite wishing to be.
- Someone (especially a man) who desires a sexual relationship but considers themselves unable to attract a partner; (often specifically), a member of an online subculture of people who identify in this way, often adopting resentful or misogynistic attitudes towards women as a result.
- Not having sexual relations despite wishing to.
Where does incel come from?
Syllabic abbreviation of involuntary celibate.
Questions about saying incel
How do you pronounce incel?
Say IN-sel. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌsɛl/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌsɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incel?
Incel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · sel.
Do Americans and Brits say incel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌsɛl/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌsɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.