How to pronounce invalids
Say it like IN-vuh-ludz. Invalids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- vuh
- ludz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invalids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ludzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invalids
American and British speakers say invalids in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnvələdz/ in the US and /ˈɪnvələdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-vuh-ludz.
What does invalids mean?
- plural of invalid How to pronounce invalid
Questions about saying invalids
How do you pronounce invalids?
Say IN-vuh-ludz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnvələdz/. In British English it is /ˈɪnvələdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invalids?
Invalids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · vuh · ludz.
Do Americans and Brits say invalids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnvələdz/ and the British form is /ˈɪnvələdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.