How to pronounce incise
Say it like in-SYZE. Incise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYZE).
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- in
- SYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incise 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.
- SYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of incise
American and British speakers say incise in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsaɪz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SYZE.
What does incise mean?
- To cut in or into with a sharp instrument; to carve; to engrave.
Where does incise come from?
From Middle French inciser.
Words that rhyme with incise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incise.
Questions about saying incise
How do you pronounce incise?
Say in-SYZE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incise?
Incise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYZE). Broken into parts: in · SYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say incise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.