incentive

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Syllables in·cen·tive

Stress in-CEN-tive

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

cen

/sɛn/

soft c

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

something that motivates or encourages action

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + cen=/sɛn/(center) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

The company offers bonuses as an incentive to improve performance.