How to pronounce inventing
Say it like in-VEN-ting. Inventing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- in
- VEN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inventing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inventing
American and British speakers say inventing in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VEN-ting.
What does inventing mean?
- present participle and gerund of invent How to pronounce invent
Words that rhyme with inventing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inventing.
Questions about saying inventing
How do you pronounce inventing?
Say in-VEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inventing?
Inventing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: in · VEN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say inventing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.