How to pronounce inveigle
Say it like in-VAY-gul. Inveigle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- in
- VAY
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inveigle 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.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inveigle
American and British speakers say inveigle in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VAY-gul.
What does inveigle mean?
- To convert, convince, or win over with flattery or wiles.
- To obtain through guile or cunning.“He inveigled an introduction to my sister from me.”
Where does inveigle come from?
For the pronunciation with /iː/, compare the development of people; that with /eɪ/ is presumably a spelling pronunciation.
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Words that rhyme with inveigle
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Questions about saying inveigle
How do you pronounce inveigle?
Say in-VAY-gul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inveigle?
Inveigle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: in · VAY · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say inveigle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.