How to pronounce incomprehensible
Say it like ing-kom-pruh-HEN-sih-bul. Incomprehensible has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HEN).
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- ing
- kom
- pruh
- HEN
- sih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incomprehensible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incomprehensible
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-kom-prih-HEN-sih-bul.
What does incomprehensible mean?
- Impossible or very difficult to understand.
- Which cannot be contained; boundless, infinite.
- Anything that is beyond understanding.
Where does incomprehensible come from?
From Middle French incomprehensible, from Latin incomprehēnsibilis.
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Questions about saying incomprehensible
How do you pronounce incomprehensible?
Say ing-kom-pruh-HEN-sih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˌkɑmprəˈhɛnsɪbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incomprehensible?
Incomprehensible has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HEN). Broken into parts: ing · kom · pruh · HEN · sih · bul.
Is incomprehensible 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 /ɪnˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/ (in-kom-prih-HEN-sih-bul).