How to pronounce incrementalism
Say it like in-kruh-MEN-tuh-liz-um. Incrementalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- in
- kruh
- MEN
- tuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incrementalism 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incrementalism
American and British speakers say incrementalism in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kruh-MEN-tuh-liz-um.
What does incrementalism mean?
- Any method of achieving a goal by means of a series of gradual increments, or small steps.
Where does incrementalism come from?
From incremental + -ism.
Words that rhyme with incrementalism
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Questions about saying incrementalism
How do you pronounce incrementalism?
Say in-kruh-MEN-tuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incrementalism?
Incrementalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: in · kruh · MEN · tuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say incrementalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.