How to Pronounce "incubator"
word
ˈɪŋkjəˌbeɪtɝ
IN-kyuh-bay-ter
ˈɪnkjuːbˌeɪtɐ
IN-kyoo-bay-tuh
Definition
A machine or environment used to keep something, usually eggs or newborn babies, at the right temperature and conditions for growth. Also used for organizations that support the development of new companies or ideas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪŋkjəˌbeɪtɝ
British English
ˈɪnkjuːbˌeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-kyuh-bay-ter
UK
IN-kyoo-bay-tuh
Listen in Context
The eggs are kept warm in an incubator until they hatch.
The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.
Our city has a new business incubator to help startups grow.
After hatching, the chicks moved out of the incubator into a larger pen.