How to pronounce incoherent
Say it like in-koh-HIR-unt. Incoherent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIR).
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- in
- koh
- HIR
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incoherent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incoherent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-koh-HIR-unt.
What does incoherent mean?
- Not making logical sense; not logically connected or consistent.“When we confronted her, she gave us a hasty, incoherent explanation.”
- Not cohering socially, not united.
Where does incoherent come from?
From in- + coherent.
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Words that rhyme with incoherent
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Questions about saying incoherent
How do you pronounce incoherent?
Say in-koh-HIR-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incoherent?
Incoherent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIR). Broken into parts: in · koh · HIR · unt.
Is incoherent 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 /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪrənt/ (in-koh-HIR-unt).