How to pronounce incrementally
Say it like in-kruh-MEN-tuh-lee. Incrementally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- in
- kruh
- MEN
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incrementally 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incrementally
American and British speakers say incrementally in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌli/ in the US and /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kruh-MEN-tuh-lee.
What does incrementally mean?
- In an incremental fashion; by small changes.
Where does incrementally come from?
From incremental + -ly.
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Questions about saying incrementally
How do you pronounce incrementally?
Say in-kruh-MEN-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incrementally?
Incrementally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: in · kruh · MEN · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say incrementally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.