How to Pronounce Income

To pronounce "income", say INC-om-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnˌkʌm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪnˌkʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “income”

"income" has 3 syllables: inc-om-e. It rhymes with thrum and glum, if that helps it stick.

What does income mean?

noun

  1. Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others.
  2. Money coming in to a fund, account, or policy.

Antonyms

outgo

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Words that rhyme with income

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

wagesearningstaxablesalaryrevenueturnoverremunerationtaxation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "income"?▾

"Income" has 3 syllables: inc · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "income"?▾

The IPA transcription of "income" is /ˈɪnˌkʌm/.

What does "income" mean?▾

Income: Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others.

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