How do you pronounce "incidental"?

In American English: /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ (ins-i-DEHNT-uhl). In British English: /ˌɪnsɪdˈɛntəl/ (ins-id-EHNT-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ (ins-i-DEHNT-uhl). In Australian English: /ˌɪnsɪdˈɛntəl/ (ins-id-EHNT-uhl).

Is "incidental" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ (ins-i-DEHNT-uhl), while in British English it's /ˌɪnsɪdˈɛntəl/ (ins-id-EHNT-uhl).

How to Pronounce "incidental"

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incidental

disputed

/ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

ins-i-DEHNT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɪnsin·ɪci·dɛntden·əltal

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