How to pronounce incombustible
Say it like ing-kum-BUHS-tih-bul. Incombustible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUHS).
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- ing
- kum
- BUHS
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incombustible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incombustible
American and British speakers say incombustible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ing-kum-BUHS-tih-bul.
What does incombustible mean?
- Not capable of catching fire and burning; not flammable.
- An incombustible substance.
Where does incombustible come from?
From in- + combust + -ible.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying incombustible
How do you pronounce incombustible?
Say ing-kum-BUHS-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incombustible?
Incombustible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUHS). Broken into parts: ing · kum · BUHS · tih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say incombustible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.