How to Pronounce Incorrigible

To pronounce "incorrigible", say INC-orr-ig-ibl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “incorrigible

"incorrigible" has 5 syllables: inc-orr-ig-ibl-e.

What does incorrigible mean?

noun

  1. An incorrigibly bad individual.

    The incorrigibles in the prison population are either lifers or habitual reoffenders.

adjective

  1. Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright.

    The construction flaw is incorrigible; any attempt to amend it would cause a complete collapse.

  2. Incurably depraved; not reformable.

    His dark soul was too incorrigible to repent, even at his execution.

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How many syllables are in "incorrigible"?

"Incorrigible" has 5 syllables: inc · orr · ig · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "incorrigible"?

The IPA transcription of "incorrigible" is /ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/.

What does "incorrigible" mean?

Incorrigible: An incorrigibly bad individual.

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