How to pronounce incoherently
Say it like in-koh-HEER-unt-lee. Incoherently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEER).
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- in
- koh
- HEER
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incoherently 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.
- HEERSay 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incoherently
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-koh-HIR-unt-lee.
What does incoherently mean?
- In an incoherent manner.
Where does incoherently come from?
From incoherent + -ly or in- + coherently.
Words that rhyme with incoherently
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Questions about saying incoherently
How do you pronounce incoherently?
Say in-koh-HEER-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪrəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incoherently?
Incoherently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEER). Broken into parts: in · koh · HEER · unt · lee.
Is incoherently 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 /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪrəntli/ (in-koh-HIR-unt-lee).