How to pronounce incurred
Say it like in-KURD. Incurred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURD).
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- in
- KURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incurred 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.
- KURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of incurred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KURD.
What does incurred mean?
- simple past and past participle of incur How to pronounce incur
Words that rhyme with incurred
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Questions about saying incurred
How do you pronounce incurred?
Say in-KURD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkɝd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incurred?
Incurred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURD). Broken into parts: in · KURD.
Is incurred 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 /ɪnˈkɜːd/ (in-KURD).