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Incurred Pronunciation
Incurred is pronounced in-KURD, IPA /ˌɪnˈkɝd/.
in-KURD
US /ˌɪnˈkɝd/ · UK /ɪnˈkɜːd/
Syllables: in · KURD (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb (past tense and past participle of incur): Brought something unwanted on yourself, such as a cost or a penalty.
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Incurred in a Sentence
- The company incurred heavy losses last quarter.
- Any fees incurred will be refunded in full.
- He incurred a fine for filing late.
Common Mispronunciations of Incurred
Not IN-kurd
The second beat is the loud one, as it is in incur, occur and recur.
Not in-KUR-uhd
An r sound in front of the ed means no beat is added, so the word finishes on a plain d.
Tip: Two r letters are written and one r is said: the second half rhymes with curd.
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