How to pronounce incursion
Say it like in-KUR-zhun. Incursion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- in
- KUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incursion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incursion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KUR-zhun.
What does incursion mean?
- A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of destruction, plunder, or bodily harm rather than an intent to conquer territory or alter the established government; contrast invasion in its
- An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion in the general sense.
- A function hosted within an educational institution, especially by or for students, for recreation, research, education or a display of works.
Where does incursion come from?
From Middle English, borrowed from Old French, from Latin incursiō.
Words that rhyme with incursion
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Questions about saying incursion
How do you pronounce incursion?
Say in-KUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkɝʒən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incursion?
Incursion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: in · KUR · zhun.
Is incursion 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 /ˌɪnˈkɜːʒən/ (in-KUR-zhun).