How to pronounce incubators
Say it like ING-kyoo-bay-terz. Incubators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kyoo
- bay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incubators 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.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of incubators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ING-kyoo-bay-tuz.
What does incubators mean?
- plural of incubator How to pronounce incubator
Questions about saying incubators
How do you pronounce incubators?
Say ING-kyoo-bay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkjuˌbeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkjuːˌbeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incubators?
Incubators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kyoo · bay · terz.
Is incubators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪŋkjuːˌbeɪtəz/ (ING-kyoo-bay-tuz).