All words
word

Incendiary

Ih-NSEH-ndee-eh-ree

/ˌɪˈnsɛndiːɛriː/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

incendiary

Dictionary meaning

Capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily.

Examples

  • An incendiary agent.
  • An incendiary fire.

People also look up

Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “Incendiary” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction