How to pronounce invalidate
Say it like in-VAL-ih-dayt. Invalidate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL).
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- in
- VAL
- ih
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invalidate 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.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- daytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of invalidate
American and British speakers say invalidate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvælɪˌdeɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAL-ih-dayt.
What does invalidate mean?
- To make invalid (especially in to contract law)“The circuit court judge's ruling was invalidated by a superior judge.”
- To make or declare (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous; disprove.
- To render invalid; discredit.“Telling an angry person to "calm down" can invalidate their feelings.”
Where does invalidate come from?
First attested in 1649; borrowed from Middle French invalider, from invalide + -er.
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Questions about saying invalidate
How do you pronounce invalidate?
Say in-VAL-ih-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvælɪˌdeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invalidate?
Invalidate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL). Broken into parts: in · VAL · ih · dayt.
Do Americans and Brits say invalidate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvælɪˌdeɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.