How to Pronounce Increments

To pronounce "increments", say INCR-em-ents — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

INCR-em-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “increments”

"increments" has 3 syllables: incr-em-ents.

What does increments mean?

noun

  1. The action of increasing or becoming greater.
  2. The waxing of the moon.

verb

  1. To increase by steps or by a step, especially by one.

Synonyms

enlargementexpansionadditionsupplement

Antonyms

decrement

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Related words

increasegrowthadditionsadvancementsaugmentationsaugmentsbandsbearings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "increments"?▾

"Increments" has 3 syllables: incr · em · ents.

What does "increments" mean?▾

Increments: The action of increasing or becoming greater.

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