How to pronounce increment
Say it like IN-kruh-munt. Increment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- kruh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Increment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of increment
American and British speakers say increment in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnkrəmənt/ in the US and /ˈɪnkrəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-kruh-munt.
What does increment mean?
- The action of increasing or becoming greater.
- The amount of increase.
- An amplification without strict climax, as in the following passage: "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, […] think on these things."
- To increase by steps or by a step, especially by one.
Where does increment come from?
From Middle English encrement, increment, from Latin incrēmentum, from incrēscō (whence increase), from in- + crēscō (“grow”).
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Questions about saying increment
How do you pronounce increment?
Say IN-kruh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnkrəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈɪnkrəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in increment?
Increment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kruh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say increment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnkrəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈɪnkrəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.