How to pronounce incoherence
Say it like in-koh-HIR-uns. Incoherence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIR).
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- in
- koh
- HIR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incoherence 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incoherence
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-koh-HIR-uns.
What does incoherence mean?
- The quality of not making logical sense or of not being logically connected.
- Something incoherent; something that does not make logical sense or is not logically connected.
- Thinking or speech that is so disorganized that it is essentially inapprehensible to others.
Where does incoherence come from?
From in- + coherence, formed on model of Italian incoerenza.
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Words that rhyme with incoherence
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Questions about saying incoherence
How do you pronounce incoherence?
Say in-koh-HIR-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incoherence?
Incoherence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIR). Broken into parts: in · koh · HIR · uns.
Is incoherence pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪrəns/ (in-koh-HIR-uns).