How to pronounce invading
Say it like in-VAY-ding. Invading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
- in
- VAY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invading 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of invading
American and British speakers say invading in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAY-ding.
What does invading mean?
- present participle and gerund of invade How to pronounce invade
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- incursive
- invasive
Words that rhyme with invading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of invading.
Questions about saying invading
How do you pronounce invading?
Say in-VAY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invading?
Invading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: in · VAY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say invading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.