How to pronounce incurring
Say it like in-KUR-ring. Incurring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- in
- KUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incurring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of incurring
American and British speakers say incurring in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈkɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈkɜrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KUR-ring.
What does incurring mean?
- present participle and gerund of incur How to pronounce incur
Words that rhyme with incurring
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Questions about saying incurring
How do you pronounce incurring?
Say in-KUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkɜrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incurring?
Incurring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: in · KUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say incurring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈkɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈkɜrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.