How to pronounce incurable
Say it like in-KYUUR-uh-bul. Incurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR).
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- in
- KYUUR
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incurable 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.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incurable
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: in-KYOOR-rubl.
What does incurable mean?
- Of an illness, condition, etc, that is unable to be cured; healless.
- Irremediable, incorrigible.“an incurable romantic”
- One who cannot be cured.
Where does incurable come from?
From Old French incurable, from Late Latin incurabilis.
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Questions about saying incurable
How do you pronounce incurable?
Say in-KYUUR-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkjʊərəbl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incurable?
Incurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: in · KYUUR · uh · bul.
Is incurable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˌɪnˈkjʊərəbl/ (in-KYOOR-rubl).