How to pronounce invasive
Say it like in-VAY-siv. Invasive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- in
- VAY
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invasive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of invasive
American and British speakers say invasive in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈveɪsɪv/ in the US and /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAY-siv.
What does invasive mean?
- relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision
- marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue“invasive cancer cells”
- involving invasion or aggressive attack“invasive war”
Where does invasive come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with invasive
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Questions about saying invasive
How do you pronounce invasive?
Say in-VAY-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈveɪsɪv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invasive?
Invasive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: in · VAY · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say invasive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈveɪsɪv/ and the British form is /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.