How to pronounce invariably
Say it like in-VER-ee-uh-blee. Invariably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER).
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- in
- VER
- ee
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invariably 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.
- 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of invariably
American and British speakers say invariably in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɛriəbli/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɛəriəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAIR-ree-uh-blee.
What does invariably mean?
- Every time; always, without change and without exception.“He is invariably late for meetings.”
Where does invariably come from?
From invariable + -ly.
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Questions about saying invariably
How do you pronounce invariably?
Say in-VER-ee-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛriəbli/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛəriəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invariably?
Invariably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER). Broken into parts: in · VER · ee · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say invariably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɛriəbli/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɛəriəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.