How to pronounce invasion
Say it like in-VAY-zhun. Invasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- in
- VAY
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invasion 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invasion
American and British speakers say invasion in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/ in the US and /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAY-zhun.
What does invasion mean?
- the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
- any entry into an area not previously occupied“an invasion of tourists”“an invasion of locusts”
- (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body“the tumor's invasion of surrounding structures”
Where does invasion come from?
From Middle French invasion, from Late Latin invāsiōnem, accusative of invāsiō.
Words that rhyme with invasion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of invasion.
Questions about saying invasion
How do you pronounce invasion?
Say in-VAY-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈveɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invasion?
Invasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: in · VAY · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say invasion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈveɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.