How to pronounce incomparably
Say it like in-KAHM-puh-ruh-blee. Incomparably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
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- in
- KAHM
- puh
- ruh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incomparably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incomparably
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-KOM-puh-ruh-blee.
What does incomparably mean?
- In an incomparable manner.
Where does incomparably come from?
From incomparable + -ly.
Questions about saying incomparably
How do you pronounce incomparably?
Say in-KAHM-puh-ruh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkɑmpərəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkɒmpərəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incomparably?
Incomparably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: in · KAHM · puh · ruh · blee.
Is incomparably 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 /ˌɪnˈkɒmpərəbli/ (in-KOM-puh-ruh-blee).