How to Pronounce Incompatible

To pronounce "incompatible", say INC-omp-at-ibl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incompatible”

"incompatible" has 5 syllables: inc-omp-at-ibl-e. It rhymes with compatible and battable, if that helps it stick.

What does incompatible mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) An incompatible substance; one of a group of things that cannot be placed or used together because of a change of chemical composition or opposing medicinal qualities.

    “the incompatibles of iron”

  2. A consequent of a contrary.

adjective

  1. Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences
  2. Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines.

Synonyms

irreconcilable

Antonyms

compatible

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Words that rhyme with incompatible

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compatiblebattableratableattabal

Related words

inconsistentincongruousdiscrepantimmiscibleinappropriatemismatedunfittingunsuited

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incompatible"?▾

"Incompatible" has 5 syllables: inc · omp · at · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "incompatible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incompatible" is /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/.

What does "incompatible" mean?▾

Incompatible: (chiefly in the plural) An incompatible substance; one of a group of things that cannot be placed or used together because of a change of chemical composition or opposing medicinal qualities.

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