How to Pronounce Incorrect

To pronounce "incorrect", say INC-orr-ect — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incorrect”

"incorrect" has 3 syllables: inc-orr-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does incorrect mean?

adjective

Not correct; erroneous or wrong.
“He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question.”
Faulty or defective.
“The computer crashed due to incorrect programming.”

Antonyms

correct proper right

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Words that rhyme with incorrect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspect subject project direct effect neglect affect reject defect respect deflect reflect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incorrect"?▾

"Incorrect" has 3 syllables: inc · orr · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "incorrect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incorrect" is /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/.

What does "incorrect" mean?▾

Incorrect: Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

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