How to Pronounce "incompetence"
word
/ˌɪnˈkɑmpətəns/
in-KAHM-puh-tuhns
/ɪnkˈɒmpɪtəns/
in-KOMP-i-tuhns
Definition
The lack of ability, skill, or knowledge needed to do something properly or successfully.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈkɑmpətəns/
British English
/ɪnkˈɒmpɪtəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KAHM-puh-tuhns
UK
in-KOMP-i-tuhns
Listen in Context
The manager was fired for incompetence.
His incompetence made the project fail.
We can't ignore the team's incompetence any longer.
Her obvious incompetence frustrated everyone in the office.