How to pronounce nincompoops
Say it like NING-kum-poops. Nincompoops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NING).
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- NING
- kum
- poops
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nincompoops 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.
- poopsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nincompoops
American and British speakers say nincompoops in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpups/ in the US and /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpuːps/ in the UK.
British respelling: NING-kum-poops.
What does nincompoops mean?
- plural of nincompoop How to pronounce nincompoop
Questions about saying nincompoops
How do you pronounce nincompoops?
Say NING-kum-poops. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpups/. In British English it is /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpuːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nincompoops?
Nincompoops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NING). Broken into parts: NING · kum · poops.
Do Americans and Brits say nincompoops the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpups/ and the British form is /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpuːps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.