How to Pronounce "incognito"
word
ˌɪnkɔɡˈnitoʊ
in-kawg-NEE-toh
ɪnkɒɡnˈiːtəʊ
in-kog-NEE-toh
Definition
When someone is incognito, they are hiding their identity or pretending to be someone else, usually to avoid being recognized.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnkɔɡˈnitoʊ
British English
ɪnkɒɡnˈiːtəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-kawg-NEE-toh
UK
in-kog-NEE-toh
Listen in Context
The detective traveled incognito to avoid being seen.
The king went incognito among his people.
She uses incognito mode when browsing the internet.
Celebrities often go incognito in public to avoid fans.