How to Pronounce "incipient"
word
ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt
in-SIP-ee-uhnt
ɪnsˈɪpiənt
in-SIP-ee-uhnt
Definition
Beginning to appear or develop; in an early stage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt
British English
ɪnsˈɪpiənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SIP-ee-uhnt
UK
in-SIP-ee-uhnt
Listen in Context
There are incipient problems with his plan, but nothing serious yet.
The company acted quickly to address the incipient crisis.
The doctor noticed incipient signs of the disease.
She detected an incipient smile on his face.