How to pronounce incessive
Say it like in-SES-iv. Incessive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- in
- SES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incessive 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of incessive
American and British speakers say incessive in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsɛsɪv/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SES-iv.
What does incessive mean?
- Intense and active.
- Fierce; cruel and aggressive.
- Continual or successive; unceasing.
Where does incessive come from?
From Latin incessus + -ive, from Latin incesso + -ive.
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Words that rhyme with incessive
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Questions about saying incessive
How do you pronounce incessive?
Say in-SES-iv. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɛsɪv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incessive?
Incessive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: in · SES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say incessive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsɛsɪv/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.