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How to pronounce invaders

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

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪnˈveɪdɚz/in-VAY-derz
UK British/ɪnˈveɪdəz/in-VAY-duz
  • in
  • VAY
  • derz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Invaders 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. derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of invaders

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

British respelling: in-VAY-duz.

What does invaders mean?

noun
  1. plural of invader How to pronounce invader

Questions about saying invaders

How do you pronounce invaders?

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

How many syllables are in invaders?

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

Is invaders 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 /ɪnˈveɪdəz/ (in-VAY-duz).

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