How to Pronounce "incubation"
word
ˌɪŋkjuˈbeɪʃən
in-kyoo-BAY-shun
ˌɪnkjuːbˈeɪʃən
in-kyoo-BAY-shun
Definition
Incubation is the process of keeping something in the right conditions to help it develop, especially eggs or bacteria. It can also mean the time between being exposed to something, like a virus, and showing symptoms.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪŋkjuˈbeɪʃən
British English
ˌɪnkjuːbˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-kyoo-BAY-shun
UK
in-kyoo-BAY-shun
Listen in Context
The incubation period for chicken eggs is about 21 days.
Viruses have an incubation period before symptoms appear.
The scientist put the bacteria in incubation to help them grow.
She caught the flu, but the incubation period meant she felt fine for a few days.