How to pronounce incumbents
Say it like in-KUHM-bunts. Incumbents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- in
- KUHM
- bunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incumbents 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.
- buntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incumbents
American and British speakers say incumbents in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənts/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KUHM-bunts.
What does incumbents mean?
- plural of incumbent How to pronounce incumbent
Questions about saying incumbents
How do you pronounce incumbents?
Say in-KUHM-bunts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incumbents?
Incumbents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: in · KUHM · bunts.
Do Americans and Brits say incumbents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənts/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.