How to Pronounce Incomplete

To pronounce "incomplete", say INC-ompl-et-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incomplete”

"incomplete" has 4 syllables: inc-ompl-et-e. It rhymes with conceit and sweet, if that helps it stick.

What does incomplete mean?

noun

  1. Something incomplete.
  2. A designation of being incomplete.

    “He got four incompletes out of five courses last semester.”

adjective

  1. Not complete; not finished
  2. Of a flower, wanting any of the usual floral organs.

Synonyms

underdoneunfinishedunwhole

Antonyms

complete

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Words that rhyme with incomplete

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conceitsweetobsoleterepleteeffetecompleteconcretebittersweetheatdeceitretreatbeat

Related words

unfinisheduncompleteunelaborateduncompletedrudimentarypartialsketchybroken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incomplete"?▾

"Incomplete" has 4 syllables: inc · ompl · et · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "incomplete"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incomplete" is /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/.

What does "incomplete" mean?▾

Incomplete: Something incomplete.

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