How to pronounce incongruously
Say it like ing-KAWNG-roo-uh-slee. Incongruously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAWNG).
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- ing
- KAWNG
- roo
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incongruously 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.
- KAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incongruously
American and British speakers say incongruously in essentially the same way: /ˌɪŋˈkɔŋruəsli/ in the US and /ˌɪŋˈkɒŋruːəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ing-KONG-roo-uh-slee.
What does incongruously mean?
- In an incongruous manner.
Where does incongruously come from?
From incongruous + -ly.
Questions about saying incongruously
How do you pronounce incongruously?
Say ing-KAWNG-roo-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˈkɔŋruəsli/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋˈkɒŋruːəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incongruously?
Incongruously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAWNG). Broken into parts: ing · KAWNG · roo · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say incongruously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪŋˈkɔŋruəsli/ and the British form is /ˌɪŋˈkɒŋruːəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.