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How to Pronounce "incurable"

word

ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbəɫ
in-KYUR-uh-buhl
ɪnkjˈɔːɹəbəl
in-KYAW-ruh-buhl

Definition

Impossible to cure or heal, often used for diseases or hopeless situations.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbəɫ

British English

ɪnkjˈɔːɹəbəl

Simplified Pronunciation

US

in-KYUR-uh-buhl

UK

in-KYAW-ruh-buhl

Listen in Context

The doctor said her illness is incurable.

Some types of cancer are still incurable.

HIV used to be considered incurable.

He's an incurable romantic—he always brings flowers on dates.