How to pronounce incongruity
Say it like in-kong-GROO-ih-tee. Incongruity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GROO).
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- in
- kong
- GROO
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incongruity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incongruity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-kong-GROO-ih-tee.
What does incongruity mean?
- The state of being incongruous, or lacking congruence.
- An instance or point of disagreement.
- A thing that is incongruous.
Where does incongruity come from?
From Middle French incongruité, from Medieval Latin incongruitās, from Latin incongruus.
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Words that rhyme with incongruity
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Questions about saying incongruity
How do you pronounce incongruity?
Say in-kong-GROO-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnkɑŋˈɡruɪti/. In British English it is /ɪnkɒŋˈɡruːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incongruity?
Incongruity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GROO). Broken into parts: in · kong · GROO · ih · tee.
Is incongruity 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 /ɪnkɒŋˈɡruːɪti/ (in-kong-GROO-ih-tee).