How to Pronounce "incontinence"
word
ˌɪnˈkɑntənəns
in-KAHN-tuh-nens
ɪnkˈɒntɪnəns
in-KON-ti-nens
Definition
Incontinence is the inability to control the release of urine or feces from the body. It usually refers to a medical condition where a person cannot hold urine or stool.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈkɑntənəns
British English
ɪnkˈɒntɪnəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KAHN-tuh-nens
UK
in-KON-ti-nens
Listen in Context
Some elderly people suffer from incontinence.
Incontinence can be managed with special products.
The doctor diagnosed her with urinary incontinence.
Many people are embarrassed to talk about incontinence, but it’s more common than you think.