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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable in
  • 6 letters
Syllables
in-come: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: IN-come. Lighter (secondary) stress on come.
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnˌkʌm/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as in-come.

Words that rhyme with income

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide income into syllables?

income divides as in-come. in-come: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in income?

Income has 2 syllables (in-come).

Which syllable is stressed in income?

The stressed syllable in income is in. The 1st syllable is stressed: IN-come. Lighter (secondary) stress on come.

How do you pronounce income?

/ˈɪnˌkʌm/ in American English.