How to pronounce incorporation
Say it like in-kor-puh-RAY-shun. Incorporation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- in
- kor
- puh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incorporation 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.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incorporation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ing-kaw-puh-RAY-shun.
What does incorporation mean?
- The act of incorporating, or the state of being incorporated.
- The union of different ingredients in one mass; mixture; combination; synthesis.
- The union of something with a body already existing; association; intimate union; assimilation.“After the city's incorporation into the capital district, the population rose.”
Where does incorporation come from?
From Middle English incorporacioun, from Old French incorporacion, from Late Latin incorporatio.
Words that rhyme with incorporation
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Questions about saying incorporation
How do you pronounce incorporation?
Say in-kor-puh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌkɔrpəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪŋˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incorporation?
Incorporation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: in · kor · puh · RAY · shun.
Is incorporation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪŋˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən/ (ing-kaw-puh-RAY-shun).