How to pronounce income
Say it like IN-kuhm. Income has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- kuhm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Income pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of income
American and British speakers say income in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-kuhm.
What does income mean?
- the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
Where does income come from?
From Middle English income, perhaps continuing (in altered form) Old English incyme (“an in-coming, entrance”), equivalent to in- + come.
Questions about saying income
How do you pronounce income?
Say IN-kuhm. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌkʌm/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌkʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in income?
Income has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kuhm.
Do Americans and Brits say income the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌkʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.