How to pronounce incent
Say it like in-SENT. Incent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce incent. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- in
- SENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of incent
American and British speakers say incent in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsɛnt/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SENT.
What does incent mean?
- To provide an incentive to (a person or organization).“We need to incent people to innovate more.”
- To provide an incentive for (something).“We need to incent more innovation.”
Where does incent come from?
Back-formation from incentive.
Words that rhyme with incent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incent.
Questions about saying incent
How do you pronounce incent?
Say in-SENT. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɛnt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incent?
Incent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT). Broken into parts: in · SENT.
Do Americans and Brits say incent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsɛnt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.