How to pronounce invented
Say it like in-VEN-tud. Invented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- in
- VEN
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invented 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invented
American and British speakers say invented in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɛntəd/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VEN-tid.
What does invented mean?
- Fictional, made up, imaginary.“The invented alibi didn't stand up long.”
- simple past and past participle of invent How to pronounce invent
Words that rhyme with invented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of invented.
Questions about saying invented
How do you pronounce invented?
Say in-VEN-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛntəd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invented?
Invented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: in · VEN · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say invented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɛntəd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.