How to pronounce incidentally
Say it like in-sih-DEN-tuh-lee. Incidentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- in
- sih
- DEN
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incidentally 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incidentally
American and British speakers say incidentally in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/ in the US and /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sih-DEN-tuh-lee.
What does incidentally mean?
- introducing a different topic“incidentally, I won't go to the party”
- of a minor or subordinate nature“these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models”
Where does incidentally come from?
From incidental + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with incidentally
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Questions about saying incidentally
How do you pronounce incidentally?
Say in-sih-DEN-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incidentally?
Incidentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: in · sih · DEN · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say incidentally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.