How to Pronounce Incapacitated

To pronounce "incapacitated", say INC-ap-ac-it-at-ed — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

13

Letters

INC-ap-ac-it-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “incapacitated”

"incapacitated" has 6 syllables: inc-ap-ac-it-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does incapacitated mean?

verb

  1. To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.

    “The police officer was incapacitated by a blow to the head.”

  2. To make someone ineligible; to disqualify.

adjective

  1. Rendered unable to act; restricted from taking action.

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Words that rhyme with incapacitated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedcaptivatedsated

Related words

disabledhandicappedweakpowerlesshelplessunfitcrippledimmobilized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incapacitated"?▾

"Incapacitated" has 6 syllables: inc · ap · ac · it · at · ed.

What does "incapacitated" mean?▾

Incapacitated: To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.

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