How to pronounce inveigh
Say it like in-VAY. Inveigh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- in
- VAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inveigh 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inveigh
American and British speakers say inveigh in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈveɪ/ in the US and /ɪnˈveɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAY.
What does inveigh mean?
- To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism
Where does inveigh come from?
Borrowed from Latin invehō (“bring in, carry in”), from in- + vehō (“carry”).
Words that rhyme with inveigh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inveigh.
Questions about saying inveigh
How do you pronounce inveigh?
Say in-VAY. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈveɪ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈveɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inveigh?
Inveigh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: in · VAY.
Do Americans and Brits say inveigh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈveɪ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈveɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.