How to pronounce invariable
Say it like in-VER-ee-uh-bul. Invariable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER).
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- in
- VER
- ee
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invariable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invariable
American and British speakers say invariable in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈvɛriəbəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɛəriəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAIR-ree-uh-bul.
What does invariable mean?
- Not variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.
- Constant.
- That cannot undergo inflection, conjugation or declension.“The French adjective marron ‘brown’ is invariable: it does not take the usual s in the plural.”
- Something that does not vary; a constant.
Where does invariable come from?
From in- + variable. Piecewise doublet of unvariable.
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Questions about saying invariable
How do you pronounce invariable?
Say in-VER-ee-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvɛriəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛəriəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invariable?
Invariable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER). Broken into parts: in · VER · ee · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say invariable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈvɛriəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɛəriəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.