How to Pronounce Incipit

To pronounce "incipit", say INC-ip-it — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnsɪpɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɪnsɪpɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incipit”

"incipit" has 3 syllables: inc-ip-it. It rhymes with sinciput, if that helps it stick.

What does incipit mean?

noun

  1. The first few words of a text, especially its first line.
  2. The first few bars of a piece of music.

Words that rhyme with incipit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sinciput

Related words

incipienceopenerbeginningfirstlingprefaceintroitbegincementimpriming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incipit"?▾

"Incipit" has 3 syllables: inc · ip · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "incipit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incipit" is /ˈɪnsɪpɪt/.

What does "incipit" mean?▾

Incipit: The first few words of a text, especially its first line.

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