How to pronounce incus
Say it like ING-kus. Incus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incus
American and British speakers say incus in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkəs/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kus.
What does incus mean?
- A small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear.
- An accessory cloud in the shape of an anvil which forms by spreading at the top of a cumulonimbus.
Where does incus come from?
Borrowed from Latin incūs (“anvil”).
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Questions about saying incus
How do you pronounce incus?
Say ING-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkəs/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incus?
Incus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say incus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkəs/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.