How to pronounce incuse
Say it like ing-KYOOS. Incuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOS).
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- ing
- KYOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of incuse
American and British speakers say incuse in essentially the same way: /ɪŋˈkjus/ in the US and /ɪŋˈkjuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ing-KYOOS.
What does incuse mean?
- Hammered or pressed in (usually on a coin).“The back of the coin bears an incuse coat of arms.”
- An impression hammered or pressed (onto a coin).“This coin's incuse is of a most curious design.”
- To hammer or press (usually onto a coin).“There is a long tradition of monarchs having their own figure incused in their kingdom's coins.”
Where does incuse come from?
From Latin incūsus, past participle of incūdō, from in- + cūdō.
Words that rhyme with incuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incuse.
Questions about saying incuse
How do you pronounce incuse?
Say ing-KYOOS. The American pronunciation is /ɪŋˈkjus/. In British English it is /ɪŋˈkjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incuse?
Incuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOS). Broken into parts: ing · KYOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say incuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪŋˈkjus/ and the British form is /ɪŋˈkjuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.