How to Pronounce Incest

To pronounce "incest", say INC-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnsɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪnsɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incest”

"incest" has 2 syllables: inc-est. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does incest mean?

noun

  1. Sexual relations between close relatives, especially immediate family members and first cousins, usually considered taboo; in many jurisdictions, close relatives are not allowed to marry, and incest is a crime.

    “Genetic problems caused by incest are thought to have plagued many royal families in the Middle Ages.”

verb

  1. To engage in incestuous sexual intercourse.

Synonyms

inbreeding

Antonyms

outbreeding

Words that rhyme with incest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

granddaughterabuseintermarriageconsanguinityinterbreedinginbreedingincestuousnessendogamy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incest"?▾

"Incest" has 2 syllables: inc · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "incest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incest" is /ˈɪnsɛst/.

What does "incest" mean?▾

Incest: Sexual relations between close relatives, especially immediate family members and first cousins, usually considered taboo; in many jurisdictions, close relatives are not allowed to marry, and incest is a crime.

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