How to pronounce invasions
Say it like in-VAY-zhunz. Invasions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- in
- VAY
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invasions 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.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invasions
American and British speakers say invasions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAY-zhunz.
What does invasions mean?
- plural of invasion How to pronounce invasion
Questions about saying invasions
How do you pronounce invasions?
Say in-VAY-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invasions?
Invasions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: in · VAY · zhunz.
Do Americans and Brits say invasions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.