How to pronounce nincompoop
Say it like NING-kum-poop. Nincompoop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NING).
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- NING
- kum
- poop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nincompoop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- poopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nincompoop
American and British speakers say nincompoop in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ in the US and /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpuːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: NING-kum-poop.
What does nincompoop mean?
- a stupid foolish person
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- poop
Questions about saying nincompoop
How do you pronounce nincompoop?
Say NING-kum-poop. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/. In British English it is /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nincompoop?
Nincompoop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NING). Broken into parts: NING · kum · poop.
Do Americans and Brits say nincompoop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ and the British form is /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpuːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.