How to Pronounce "incentive"
word
/ˌɪnˈsɛnɪv/
in-SEN-tiv
/ɪnsˈɛntɪv/
in-SEN-tiv
Definition
Something that encourages a person to do something or work harder, often by offering a reward or benefit.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈsɛnɪv/
British English
/ɪnsˈɛntɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SEN-tiv
UK
in-SEN-tiv
Listen in Context
The company gave workers an incentive to finish early.
A cash bonus is a common incentive in sales jobs.
There was an incentive for students to read more books.
Without any real incentive, people just don’t try as hard.