How to Pronounce Incompetent

To pronounce "incompetent", say INC-omp-et-ent — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

INC-omp-et-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “incompetent”

"incompetent" has 4 syllables: inc-omp-et-ent. It rhymes with competent, if that helps it stick.

What does incompetent mean?

noun

  1. A person who is incompetent.

adjective

  1. Unskilled; lacking the degree of ability that would normally be expected.

    “Having an incompetent lawyer may be grounds for a retrial, but the lawyer in question probably doesn't know that.”

  2. Unable to make rational decisions, insane or otherwise cognitively impaired.

    “The charged was judged incompetent to stand trial, at least until his medication started working.”

Synonyms

inept

Words that rhyme with incompetent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

ineptinadequateinefficientineffectiveunskilledfecklessbadunqualified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incompetent"?▾

"Incompetent" has 4 syllables: inc · omp · et · ent.

What does "incompetent" mean?▾

Incompetent: A person who is incompetent.

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