How to pronounce incumbrance
Say it like in-KUHM-bruns. Incumbrance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- in
- KUHM
- bruns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incumbrance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- brunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incumbrance
American and British speakers say incumbrance in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/ in the US and /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KUHM-bruns.
What does incumbrance mean?
- Alternative form of encumbrance (“that which encumbers”).
- An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
- One who is dependent on another.
Where does incumbrance come from?
Variant of encumbrance.
Words that rhyme with incumbrance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incumbrance.
Questions about saying incumbrance
How do you pronounce incumbrance?
Say in-KUHM-bruns. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incumbrance?
Incumbrance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: in · KUHM · bruns.
Do Americans and Brits say incumbrance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/ and the British form is /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.