How to pronounce "include"

include

Noun
American
/ɪnˈklud/

Syllable Breakdown

in clude

How natives say include

British
/ɪnˈkluːd/

Syllable Breakdown

in clude

How natives say include

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a short vowel sound 'ih' as in 'sit'.

  • Create the 'n' sound by pressing the tongue against the alveolar ridge behind the top teeth.

  • For 'clude', start with a 'k' sound, follow with a long 'oo' sound as in 'food', and end with a 'd' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • in-cuhl-uh-de (3 syllables)

  • en-clode (2 syllables)

  • een-clood (2 syllables)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a short vowel sound 'ih', similar to 'sit'.

  • Produce the 'n' with the tongue against the top teeth.

  • For 'clude', begin with a 'k' sound, then use a longer 'oo' sound, the same as 'food', and finish with a 'd'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Is 'include' pronounced with three syllables?

No, it has two syllables: in-clude.

Is the 'c' in 'include' silent?

No, the 'c' is pronounced with a 'k' sound.

Where is the stress in 'include'?

The stress is on the second syllable, 'clude'.

Definition

include

To contain or have as part of a whole.

Word Family

inclusion

/ɪnˈkluːʒən/

noun

The act of including

Example: We promote inclusion in schools.

inclusive

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

adjective

Containing all parts

Example: The price is inclusive of taxes.

including

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

preposition

To have as part

Example: Five people came, including me.

Key Pronunciation Differences

in-clude vs. in-clu-sion

- 'sion' instead of 'de'

in-clude vs. in-clu-sive

- '-sive' for adjective form

in-clude vs. in-clu-ding

- Extra '-ing' sound

Pro Tips

Focus on the vowel

Ensure the long 'oo' sound in 'clude' is pronounced clearly to avoid confusion.

Stress the right syllable

Place emphasis on the second syllable to maintain clarity.

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/əˈbɪləti/

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/əkˈsɛsəri/

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advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

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/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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