How to pronounce incessant
Say it like in-SES-unt. Incessant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- in
- SES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incessant 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incessant
American and British speakers say incessant in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SES-unt.
What does incessant mean?
- Without pause or stop; not ending, especially to the point of annoyance.“The dog's incessant barking kept the girl awake all night.”
Where does incessant come from?
From Late Middle English incessaunte, from Late Latin incessāns, incessantem, from Latin in- + cessāns.
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Words that rhyme with incessant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incessant.
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Questions about saying incessant
How do you pronounce incessant?
Say in-SES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incessant?
Incessant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: in · SES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say incessant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.