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How to pronounce incompetence in British English

“incompetence” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. Incompetence has consequences.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Incompetence has consequences.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. Government’s incompetence.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “incompetence”

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