To pronounce "incompetence", say INC-omp-et-enc-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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INC-omp-et-enc-e
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"incompetence" has 5 syllables: inc-omp-et-enc-e. It rhymes with competence, if that helps it stick.
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"Incompetence" has 5 syllables: inc · omp · et · enc · e.
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