How to pronounce incursions
Say it like in-KUR-zhunz. Incursions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- in
- KUR
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incursions 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.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incursions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KUR-zhunz.
What does incursions mean?
- plural of incursion How to pronounce incursion
Questions about saying incursions
How do you pronounce incursions?
Say in-KUR-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkɝʒənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkɜːʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incursions?
Incursions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: in · KUR · zhunz.
Is incursions 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 /ˌɪnˈkɜːʒənz/ (in-KUR-zhunz).