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How to pronounce invader

Say it like in-VAY-der. Invader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).

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US American/ˌɪnˈveɪdɚ/in-VAY-der
UK British/ɪnˈveɪdə/in-VAY-duh
  • in
  • VAY
  • der
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Invader pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  3. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of invader

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: in-VAY-duh.

What does invader mean?

noun
  1. One who invades a region.
  2. An intruder (especially on someone's privacy).

Where does invader come from?

From invade + -er.

Similar and opposite words

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Words that rhyme with invader

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Questions about saying invader

How do you pronounce invader?

Say in-VAY-der. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈveɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈveɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in invader?

Invader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: in · VAY · der.

Is invader pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈveɪdə/ (in-VAY-duh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Britfone; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).