How to pronounce incremental
Say it like in-kruh-MEN-tul. Incremental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- in
- kruh
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incremental 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.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incremental
American and British speakers say incremental in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kruh-MEN-tul.
What does incremental mean?
- Pertaining to an increment.
- Occurring over a series of gradual increments, or small steps.
Where does incremental come from?
From increment + -al.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with incremental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incremental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying incremental
How do you pronounce incremental?
Say in-kruh-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incremental?
Incremental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: in · kruh · MEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say incremental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.