To pronounce "disincentives", say DIS-inc-ent-iv-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DIS-inc-ent-iv-es
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"disincentives" has 5 syllables: dis-inc-ent-iv-es. It rhymes with incentives, if that helps it stick.
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"Disincentives" has 5 syllables: dis · inc · ent · iv · es.
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