How to Pronounce Includes

To pronounce "includes", say INCL-ud-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkluːdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈkluːdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “includes”

"includes" has 3 syllables: incl-ud-es. It rhymes with alludes and platitudes, if that helps it stick.

What does includes mean?

noun

  1. A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another item.

verb

  1. To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

    “I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental.”

  2. To contain, as parts of a whole; to comprehend.

    “Does this volume of Shakespeare include his sonnets?”

Antonyms

exclude

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Words that rhyme with includes

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alludesplatitudesattitudesinterludesaptitudesexudesbroodsprecludesmultitudesfoodseludesmoods

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "includes"?▾

"Includes" has 3 syllables: incl · ud · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "includes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "includes" is /ɪnˈkluːdz/.

What does "includes" mean?▾

Includes: A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another item.

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