How to pronounce incubus
Say it like ING-kyuh-bus. Incubus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kyuh
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incubus 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.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incubus
American and British speakers say incubus in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kyuh-bus.
What does incubus mean?
- An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
- A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
- Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
Where does incubus come from?
From Late Latin incubus, from Latin incubō (“nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper”), from incubō (“to lie upon, to hatch”, from in- (“on”) + cubō (“to lie down”)).
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Questions about saying incubus
How do you pronounce incubus?
Say ING-kyuh-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incubus?
Incubus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kyuh · bus.
Do Americans and Brits say incubus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.