How to pronounce incorrect
Say it like in-kuh-REKT. Incorrect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT).
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- in
- kuh
- REKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incorrect 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of incorrect
American and British speakers say incorrect in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/ in the US and /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kuh-REKT.
What does incorrect mean?
- not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth“an incorrect calculation”“the report in the paper is wrong”
- not in accord with established usage or procedure“the wrong medicine”“the wrong way to shuck clams”
- (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
Where does incorrect come from?
From Middle French incorrect.
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Words that rhyme with incorrect
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Questions about saying incorrect
How do you pronounce incorrect?
Say in-kuh-REKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/. In British English it is /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incorrect?
Incorrect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT). Broken into parts: in · kuh · REKT.
Do Americans and Brits say incorrect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/ and the British form is /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.