How to Pronounce "incomprehension"
word
ˌɪnˌkɑːmprɪnˈʃɛn
in-kahm-prin-SHEN
ɪnkˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛnʃən
in-kom-pri-HEN-shun
Definition
A lack of understanding or inability to grasp something. It describes when a person does not understand what is being said or happening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˌkɑːmprɪnˈʃɛn
British English
ɪnkˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-kahm-prin-SHEN
UK
in-kom-pri-HEN-shun
Listen in Context
She looked at him with incomprehension.
His explanation only increased my incomprehension.
There was incomprehension in the classroom when the teacher spoke in French.
I could see pure incomprehension on his face after hearing the news.