income

How to Split "income" into Syllables

The word income is divided into 3 syllables: in·co·me. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• in — 1st syllable
• co — 2nd syllable
• me — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of income:

• IPA: /ˈɪnˌkʌm/

📖 Definitions

1. income (countable and uncountable, plural incomes)
2. Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English income, perhaps continuing (in altered form) Old English incyme (“an in-coming, entrance”), equivalent to in- +‎ come. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Íenkúumen (“income”), West Frisian ynkommen (“income”), Dutch inkomen, inkomst (“income, earnings, gainings”), German Low German Inkumst (“income”), German Einkommen, Einkunft (“income, earnings, competence”), Danish indkomst (“income”), Swedish inkomst (“income”), Icelandic innkváma (“inco...

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Understanding how to break down income into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare income with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
income	3	in·co·me
insigne	3	in-sig-ne
insane	3	in-sa-ne
incision	3	in-ci-sion
Imogene	4	i-mo-ge-ne

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to income:

Inc, Inca, inch, incl, inced, incur, incant, incest.