To pronounce "incentives", say INC-ent-iv-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"incentives" has 4 syllables: inc-ent-iv-es. It rhymes with disincentives, if that helps it stick.
noun
“I have no incentive to do housework right now.”
“Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Incentives" has 4 syllables: inc · ent · iv · es.
Incentives: Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
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