How to pronounce incivil
Say it like in-SIV-il. Incivil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV).
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- in
- SIV
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incivil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of incivil
American and British speakers say incivil in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsɪvɪl/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɪvɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIV-il.
What does incivil mean?
- Displaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite.
- Uncivilized, barbarous.
Where does incivil come from?
From in- + civil.
Questions about saying incivil
How do you pronounce incivil?
Say in-SIV-il. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɪvɪl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incivil?
Incivil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV). Broken into parts: in · SIV · il.
Do Americans and Brits say incivil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsɪvɪl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɪvɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.