How to Pronounce Incisive

To pronounce "incisive", say INC-is-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incisive”

"incisive" has 4 syllables: inc-is-iv-e. It rhymes with derisive and decisive, if that helps it stick.

What does incisive mean?

adjective

  1. Quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright.

    “An incisive producer, who expressed vehement disapproval with my pitch upon my first sentence.”

  2. Intelligently analytical and concise.

Words that rhyme with incisive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

derisivedecisiveindecisivedivisive

Related words

intelligentperceptivekeendiscriminatingacutepenetrativepenetratingpiercing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incisive"?▾

"Incisive" has 4 syllables: inc · is · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "incisive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incisive" is /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/.

What does "incisive" mean?▾

Incisive: Quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright.

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