How do you pronounce "incisive"?

In American English: /ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/ (in-SEYES-iv). In British English: /ɪnsˈaɪsɪv/ (ins-EYES-iv). In Canadian English: /ˌɪnˈsʌɪsɪv/ (in-SUH-is-iv). In Australian English: /ɪnsˈaɪsɪv/ (ins-EYES-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/ (in-SEYES-iv), while in British English it's /ɪnsˈaɪsɪv/ (ins-EYES-iv).

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incisive

disputed

/ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/

in-SEYES-iv

Syllable Breakdown

ɪnin·saɪsci·ɪvsive

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