How to Pronounce "incendiary"
word
ˌɪnˈsɛndiɛɹi
in-SEN-dee-air-ee
ɪnsˈɛndjəɹi
in-SEN-dyuh-ree
Definition
Describes something designed to cause fires, or something (like speech or writing) that is intended to stir up strong emotions or conflict.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈsɛndiɛɹi
British English
ɪnsˈɛndjəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SEN-dee-air-ee
UK
in-SEN-dyuh-ree
Listen in Context
The police found an incendiary device in the building.
His speech was called incendiary by the newspapers.
The suspect carried an incendiary object into the store.
That tweet was pretty incendiary—no wonder it went viral.