How to pronounce incomparable
Say it like in-KAHM-puh-ruh-bul. Incomparable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
- in
- KAHM
- puh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incomparable 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.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 incomparable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ing-KOM-puh-ruh-bul.
What does incomparable mean?
- Not comparable.
- So much better than another as to be beyond comparison.
- Something beyond compare; a thing with which there is no comparison.
Where does incomparable come from?
From Middle English incomparable, from Middle French incomparable, from Old French [Term?], from Latin incomparābilis.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- noncomparable
- uncomparable
- matchless
- unsurpassed
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying incomparable
How do you pronounce incomparable?
Say in-KAHM-puh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkɑmpərəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪŋˈkɒmpərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incomparable?
Incomparable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: in · KAHM · puh · ruh · bul.
Is incomparable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪŋˈkɒmpərəbəl/ (ing-KOM-puh-ruh-bul).