How to Pronounce "incompatibility"
word
ˌɪnˌkɑmpətɪˈbɪɫɪti
in-kom-puh-ti-BIL-uh-tee
ɪnkəmpˌætɪbˈɪlɪti
in-kuhm-pat-i-BIL-i-tee
Definition
A situation in which two or more things, people, or ideas cannot work together or exist together because they are too different or have opposing qualities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˌkɑmpətɪˈbɪɫɪti
British English
ɪnkəmpˌætɪbˈɪlɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-kom-puh-ti-BIL-uh-tee
UK
in-kuhm-pat-i-BIL-i-tee
Listen in Context
Their incompatibility made it hard for them to work together.
We found there was an incompatibility between the two programs.
Allergy is caused by an incompatibility with certain substances.
There was just too much incompatibility in their personalities for the relationship to last.