How to pronounce incensory
Say it like IN-sen-suh-ree. Incensory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- sen
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incensory 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.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incensory
American and British speakers say incensory in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnsɛnsəri/ in the US and /ˈɪnsɛnsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-sen-suh-ree.
What does incensory mean?
- Synonym of censer (“religious ornamental container for burning incense”).
Where does incensory come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin incēnsōrium.
Questions about saying incensory
How do you pronounce incensory?
Say IN-sen-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnsɛnsəri/. In British English it is /ˈɪnsɛnsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incensory?
Incensory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · sen · suh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say incensory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnsɛnsəri/ and the British form is /ˈɪnsɛnsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.