How to pronounce incidents
Say it like IN-suh-dunts. Incidents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- suh
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incidents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incidents
American and British speakers say incidents in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnsədənts/ in the US and /ˈɪnsɪdənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-sih-dunts.
What does incidents mean?
- plural of incident How to pronounce incident
Questions about saying incidents
How do you pronounce incidents?
Say IN-suh-dunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnsədənts/. In British English it is /ˈɪnsɪdənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incidents?
Incidents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · suh · dunts.
Do Americans and Brits say incidents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnsədənts/ and the British form is /ˈɪnsɪdənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.