How to pronounce incubating
Say it like IN-kyuh-bay-ting. Incubating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- kyuh
- bay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incubating 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.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of incubating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IN-kyuh-bay-ting.
What does incubating mean?
- present participle and gerund of incubate How to pronounce incubate
Questions about saying incubating
How do you pronounce incubating?
Say IN-kyuh-bay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnkjəˌbeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnkjəˌbeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incubating?
Incubating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kyuh · bay · ting.
Is incubating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɪnkjəˌbeɪtɪŋ/ (IN-kyuh-bay-ting).