How to Pronounce "incompetent"
word
/ˌɪnˈkɑmpətənt/
in-KAHM-puh-tuhnt
/ɪnkˈɒmpɪtənt/
in-KOM-pi-tuhnt
Definition
If someone is incompetent, they do not have the skill or ability needed to do a job or task well.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈkɑmpətənt/
British English
/ɪnkˈɒmpɪtənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KAHM-puh-tuhnt
UK
in-KOM-pi-tuhnt
Listen in Context
He is incompetent at using computers.
The incompetent worker made many mistakes.
Everyone agreed their boss was incompetent.
The company's failure was blamed on incompetent management.