How to Pronounce Incapacitating

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

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6

Syllables

14

Letters

INC-ap-ac-it-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “incapacitating”

"incapacitating" has 6 syllables: inc-ap-ac-it-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does incapacitating 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. (of an injury etc) To make incapable (of doing something).

Words that rhyme with incapacitating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

cripplingunhealthfuldisablingimpossibleunattainableinsuperableparalyzingruined

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incapacitating"?▾

"Incapacitating" has 6 syllables: inc · ap · ac · it · at · ing.

What does "incapacitating" mean?▾

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

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