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