How to Pronounce "incubated"
word
ˈɪnkjəˌbeɪt
IN-kyuh-bay-tid
ˈɪnkjuːbˌeɪtɪd
IN-kyoo-bay-tid
Definition
Kept something, like eggs or bacteria, in the right environment (usually warm) to help it develop, hatch, or grow. Often used in biology or medicine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnkjəˌbeɪt
British English
ˈɪnkjuːbˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-kyuh-bay-tid
UK
IN-kyoo-bay-tid
Listen in Context
The scientist incubated the bacteria overnight.
The eggs were incubated for three weeks.
The doctor said the virus was incubated in the lab.
The startup was incubated at a local innovation center before launching.