How to pronounce incipit
Say it like IN-sih-pit. Incipit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- sih
- pit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incipit 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of incipit
American and British speakers say incipit in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnsɪpɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪnsɪpɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-sih-pit.
What does incipit mean?
- The first few words of a text, especially its first line.
- The first few bars of a piece of music.
Where does incipit come from?
Borrowed from Latin incipit (“it begins”).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying incipit
How do you pronounce incipit?
Say IN-sih-pit. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnsɪpɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪnsɪpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incipit?
Incipit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · sih · pit.
Do Americans and Brits say incipit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnsɪpɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪnsɪpɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.