How to Pronounce Incapable

To pronounce "incapable", say INC-ap-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

incapable

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying incapable, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incapable”

"incapable" has 4 syllables: inc-ap-abl-e. It rhymes with capable and inescapable, if that helps it stick.

What does incapable mean?

noun

  1. One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

adjective

  1. Not capable (of doing something); unable.

    “A pint glass is incapable of holding more than a pint of liquid.”

  2. Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.

    “incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury”

Synonyms

unablerefusing

Antonyms

capable

Hear “incapable” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with incapable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

capableinescapableshapable

Related words

unableunqualifiedinadequateincompetentunsusceptibleinsusceptibleuselessirresponsible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incapable"?▾

"Incapable" has 4 syllables: inc · ap · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "incapable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incapable" is /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/.

What does "incapable" mean?▾

Incapable: One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “incapable” in the full dictionary →