How to Pronounce "incidence"
word
ˈɪnsədəns/, /ˈɪnsɪdəns
IN-suh-dens
ˈɪnsɪdəns
IN-si-dens
Definition
The number of times something happens, especially something bad or harmful, within a certain period or in a particular group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnsədəns/, /ˈɪnsɪdəns
British English
ˈɪnsɪdəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-suh-dens
UK
IN-si-dens
Listen in Context
The incidence of flu is higher in winter.
There was a low incidence of errors in the test.
Doctors are studying the incidence of diabetes in children.
We've seen an increased incidence of allergies this year.