How to pronounce incommensurable
Say it like in-kuh-MENCH-ruh-bul. Incommensurable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MENCH).
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- in
- kuh
- MENCH
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incommensurable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incommensurable
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
British respelling: in-kuh-MEN-shuh-ruh-bul.
What does incommensurable mean?
- having a ratio that is not expressible as a fraction of two integers.“The side and diagonal of a square are incommensurable with each other; the diameter and circumference of a circle are incommensurable.”
- having no common integer divisor except 1.
- Not able to be measured by the same standards as another term in the context.
- An incommensurable value or quantity; an irrational number.
Where does incommensurable come from?
Its full etymology is equivalent to that of in- + commensurable.
Questions about saying incommensurable
How do you pronounce incommensurable?
Say in-kuh-MENCH-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnkəˈmɛntʃrəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnkəˈmɛnʃərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incommensurable?
Incommensurable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MENCH). Broken into parts: in · kuh · MENCH · ruh · bul.
Is incommensurable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ɪnkəˈmɛnʃərəbəl/ (in-kuh-MEN-shuh-ruh-bul).