How to pronounce incomprehensibly
Say it like ing-kom-pruh-HEN-sih-blee. Incomprehensibly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HEN).
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- ing
- kom
- pruh
- HEN
- sih
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incomprehensibly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incomprehensibly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ing-kom-pruh-HEN-sih-blee.
What does incomprehensibly mean?
- In an incomprehensible manner.
Where does incomprehensibly come from?
From incomprehensible + -ly.
Questions about saying incomprehensibly
How do you pronounce incomprehensibly?
Say ing-kom-pruh-HEN-sih-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˌkɑmprəˈhɛnsɪbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋˌkɒmprəˈhɛnsɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incomprehensibly?
Incomprehensibly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HEN). Broken into parts: ing · kom · pruh · HEN · sih · blee.
Is incomprehensibly 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 /ˌɪŋˌkɒmprəˈhɛnsɪbli/ (ing-kom-pruh-HEN-sih-blee).