How to pronounce invent
Say it like in-VENT. Invent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENT).
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- in
- VENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invent 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.
- VENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of invent
American and British speakers say invent in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɛnt/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VENT.
What does invent mean?
- come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort“excogitate a way to measure the speed of light”
- concoct something artificial or untrue
Where does invent come from?
Displaced native Old English āþenċan (literally “to think out”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with invent
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Questions about saying invent
How do you pronounce invent?
Say in-VENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛnt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invent?
Invent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENT). Broken into parts: in · VENT.
Do Americans and Brits say invent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɛnt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.