How to Pronounce Incur

To pronounce "incur", say INC-ur — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkəː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɪnˈkəː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incur”

"incur" has 2 syllables: inc-ur. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does incur mean?

verb

  1. To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to
  2. To enter or pass into

Synonyms

contractencounteroccasion

Words that rhyme with incur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdefertransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseuramateur

Related words

findgetobtainreceivesufferwithstandendurecope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incur"?▾

"Incur" has 2 syllables: inc · ur.

What is the IPA transcription of "incur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incur" is /ɪnˈkəː/.

What does "incur" mean?▾

Incur: To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to

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