How to Pronounce Incomprehensible

To pronounce "incomprehensible", say INC-ompr-eh-ens-ibl-e — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incomprehensible”

"incomprehensible" has 6 syllables: inc-ompr-eh-ens-ibl-e. It rhymes with ostensible and sensible, if that helps it stick.

What does incomprehensible mean?

noun

  1. Anything that is beyond understanding.

adjective

  1. Impossible or very difficult to understand.

Synonyms

fathomlessunfathomableunintelligible

Antonyms

comprehensibleunderstandable

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Words that rhyme with incomprehensible

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ostensiblesensibleindispensableinsensiblecomprehensiblereprehensibleindispensibledispensableindefensibledefensibletensiblecompensable

Related words

indecipherableunaccountableinexplicableuncomprehensibleunintelligibleunexplainableunexplainedopaque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incomprehensible"?▾

"Incomprehensible" has 6 syllables: inc · ompr · eh · ens · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "incomprehensible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incomprehensible" is /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/.

What does "incomprehensible" mean?▾

Incomprehensible: Anything that is beyond understanding.

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