How to pronounce incommensurability
Say it like ing-kuh-men-shuu-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. Incommensurability has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (BIL).
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- ing
- kuh
- men
- shuu
- ruh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incommensurability 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incommensurability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ing-kuh-men-shuu-ruh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does incommensurability mean?
- The state or characteristic of being incommensurable.
Where does incommensurability come from?
From incommensurable + -ity.
Words that rhyme with incommensurability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incommensurability.
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- eligibility
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Questions about saying incommensurability
How do you pronounce incommensurability?
Say ing-kuh-men-shuu-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋkəˌmɛnʃʊrəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋkəˌmɛnʃʊrəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incommensurability?
Incommensurability has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ing · kuh · men · shuu · ruh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is incommensurability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪŋkəˌmɛnʃʊrəˈbɪlɪti/ (ing-kuh-men-shuu-ruh-BIL-ih-tee).