English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
Incontinence Pronunciation
Incontinence is pronounced in-KAHN-tuh-nuhns, IPA /ˌɪnˈkɑntənəns/.
in-KAHN-tuh-nuhns
US /ˌɪnˈkɑntənəns/ · UK /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/
Syllables: in · KAHN · tuh · nuhns (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: Loss of voluntary control over urinating or emptying the bowels.
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Incontinence in a Sentence
- Incontinence is common after childbirth and usually improves with exercise.
- The clinic runs a nurse-led service for incontinence.
- He was too embarrassed to mention the incontinence to his doctor.
Common Mispronunciations of Incontinence
Not in-kuhn-TI-nuhns
Moving the beat to the third part turns it into something closer to continence with a prefix. The loud syllable is KAHN, right after in.
Not in-KAHN-tee-nents
Both of the last two vowels are reduced to uh. Giving them full tee and nent sounds spells the word out rather than saying it.
Tip: Say the adjective continent first, then hang in on the front: in-KAHN-tuh-nuhns.
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