How to pronounce invade
Say it like in-VAYD. Invade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD).
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- in
- VAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of invade
American and British speakers say invade in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈveɪd/ in the US and /ɪnˈveɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAYD.
What does invade mean?
- march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation“Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939”
- to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate“This new colleague invades my territory”“The neighbors intrude on your privacy”
- occupy in large numbers or live on a host“the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North”
Where does invade come from?
From Latin invādō (“enter, invade”).
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Words that rhyme with invade
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Questions about saying invade
How do you pronounce invade?
Say in-VAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈveɪd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈveɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invade?
Invade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD). Broken into parts: in · VAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say invade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈveɪd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈveɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.