How to pronounce incoming
Say it like IN-kuhm-ing. Incoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- kuhm
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incoming 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of incoming
American and British speakers say incoming in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-kuhm-ing.
What does incoming mean?
- arriving at a place or position“incoming class”“incoming mail”
- entering upon a position of office vacated by another“the incoming president”
- the act of entering“she made a grand entrance”
Where does incoming come from?
From in (adverb) + coming (adjective).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying incoming
How do you pronounce incoming?
Say IN-kuhm-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incoming?
Incoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kuhm · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say incoming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.