How to pronounce incur
Say it like in-KUR. Incur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- in
- KUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incur 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.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of incur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KUR.
What does incur mean?
- To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to.“Cruelty incurs calamity.”
- To render (somebody, or oneself) liable or subject to.
Where does incur come from?
From Middle English incurren, from Anglo-Norman encurir, Middle French encourir, from Old French encorre, from Latin incurrere.
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Words that rhyme with incur
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Questions about saying incur
How do you pronounce incur?
Say in-KUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkɝ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incur?
Incur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: in · KUR.
Is incur 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 /ɪnˈkɜː/ (in-KUR).