How to Pronounce "incident"
word
/ˈɪnsədənt/
IN-si-duhnt
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
IN-si-duhnt
Definition
An incident is an event, especially one that is unusual, important, or problematic. It often refers to something that happened and may need attention, explanation, or reporting.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪnsədənt/
British English
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-si-duhnt
UK
IN-si-duhnt
Listen in Context
The police are investigating the incident.
There was a small incident at school today.
Please write a report about the incident.
It was just a misunderstanding, but the incident made everyone uncomfortable.