How to pronounce incumbency
Say it like in-KUHM-bun-see. Incumbency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- in
- KUHM
- bun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incumbency 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.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incumbency
American and British speakers say incumbency in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənsi/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KUHM-bun-see.
What does incumbency mean?
- The state of being incumbent.
- An obligation or duty.
- A tenure.
Where does incumbency come from?
From incumbent + -cy.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying incumbency
How do you pronounce incumbency?
Say in-KUHM-bun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənsi/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incumbency?
Incumbency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: in · KUHM · bun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say incumbency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənsi/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.