How to pronounce incompatible
Say it like in-kum-PAT-uh-bul. Incompatible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAT).
- in
- kum
- PAT
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incompatible 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 incompatible
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ing-kum-PAT-ih-bul.
What does incompatible mean?
- Of two or more things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences; unable to function together due to dissimilarities.“My phone is incompatible with the latest version of this app.”
- Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines.
- An incompatible substance; one of a group of things that cannot be placed or used together because of a change of chemical composition or opposing medicinal qualities.
- A consequent of a contrary.
Where does incompatible come from?
Borrowed from French incompatible.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- irreconcilable
- abhorrent
- antagonistic
- uncongenial
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying incompatible
How do you pronounce incompatible?
Say in-kum-PAT-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incompatible?
Incompatible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAT). Broken into parts: in · kum · PAT · uh · bul.
Is incompatible 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 /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ (ing-kum-PAT-ih-bul).