How to pronounce incidentals
Say it like in-sih-DEN-tulz. Incidentals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- in
- sih
- DEN
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incidentals 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incidentals
American and British speakers say incidentals in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəlz/ in the US and /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sih-DEN-tulz.
What does incidentals mean?
- plural of incidental How to pronounce incidental
- Small items of expenditure that are not individually identified.
Words that rhyme with incidentals
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incidentals.
Questions about saying incidentals
How do you pronounce incidentals?
Say in-sih-DEN-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəlz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incidentals?
Incidentals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: in · sih · DEN · tulz.
Do Americans and Brits say incidentals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəlz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.