How to pronounce increments
Say it like ING-kruh-munts. Increments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kruh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Increments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGSay 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of increments
American and British speakers say increments in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkrəmənts/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkrəmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kruh-munts.
What does increments mean?
- plural of increment How to pronounce increment
- third-person singular simple present indicative of increment How to pronounce increment
Questions about saying increments
How do you pronounce increments?
Say ING-kruh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkrəmənts/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkrəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in increments?
Increments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kruh · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say increments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkrəmənts/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkrəmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.