How to pronounce incorrectly
Say it like in-kuh-REKT-lee. Incorrectly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT).
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- in
- kuh
- REKT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incorrectly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incorrectly
American and British speakers say incorrectly in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli/ in the US and /ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kuh-REKT-lee.
What does incorrectly mean?
- in an incorrect manner“to credit Lister with the first formulation of the basic principle of stratigraphy would be to bestow credit falsely”
- in an inaccurate manner“he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly”“she guessed wrong”
Where does incorrectly come from?
From incorrect + -ly or in- + correctly.
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Questions about saying incorrectly
How do you pronounce incorrectly?
Say in-kuh-REKT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incorrectly?
Incorrectly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REKT). Broken into parts: in · kuh · REKT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say incorrectly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.