How to pronounce incommode
Say it like in-kuh-MOHD. Incommode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOHD).
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- in
- kuh
- MOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incommode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive 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.
- MOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of incommode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-kuh-MOHD.
What does incommode mean?
- To make (someone) uncomfortable; to discomfort, to disturb, to trouble.
- To cause (someone or something) inconvenience; to hinder, to impede, to inconvenience, to obstruct.
Where does incommode come from?
Learned borrowing from French incommoder (“to bother, disconcert, incommode”), from Latin incommodāre, the present active infinitive of incommodō (“to inconvenience”), from in- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + commodō (“to accommodate, adapt; to be
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Words that rhyme with incommode
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Questions about saying incommode
How do you pronounce incommode?
Say in-kuh-MOHD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkəˈmoʊd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkəˈməʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incommode?
Incommode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOHD). Broken into parts: in · kuh · MOHD.
Is incommode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪnkəˈməʊd/ (in-kuh-MOHD).