The correct spelling of the word "incited" is often confused with "in cited". The correct pronunciation of "incited" is [ɪnˈsʌɪtɪd]. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a nasal "n" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a stress on the "sai" sound, followed by an "t" sound and an "ihd" sound. In summary, the spelling of the word is "incited" and is pronounced [ɪnˈsʌɪtɪd].
The word "incite" comes from the Latin word "incitare", which means "to rouse, to excite". It is derived from the prefix "in-" meaning "into, upon" and the verb "citare" meaning "to put into rapid motion, to stimulate". The word gradually evolved into its current form and has retained its basic meaning of provoking or inspiring someone to take action.