How to Pronounce Incident

To pronounce "incident", say INC-id-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incident”

"incident" has 3 syllables: inc-id-ent. It rhymes with coincident, if that helps it stick.

What does incident mean?

noun

  1. An event or occurrence.

    “It was an incident that he hoped to forget.”

  2. A (relatively minor) event that is incidental to, or related to others.

adjective

  1. Arising as the result of an event, inherent.
  2. (of a stream of particles or radiation) Falling on or striking a surface.

    “The incident light illuminated the surface.”

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Words that rhyme with incident

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coincident

Related words

secondaryincidentalperipheralparentheticparentheticalsidebybye

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incident"?▾

"Incident" has 3 syllables: inc · id · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "incident"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incident" is /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/.

What does "incident" mean?▾

Incident: An event or occurrence.

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