How to pronounce invariance
Say it like in-VAR-ee-uns. Invariance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAR).
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- in
- VAR
- ee
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invariance 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.
- VARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invariance
American and British speakers say invariance in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈværiəns/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɛəriəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAIR-ree-uns.
What does invariance mean?
- The property of being invariant.
Where does invariance come from?
From in- + variance.
Words that rhyme with invariance
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Questions about saying invariance
How do you pronounce invariance?
Say in-VAR-ee-uns. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈværiəns/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛəriəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invariance?
Invariance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAR). Broken into parts: in · VAR · ee · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say invariance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈværiəns/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɛəriəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.