How to pronounce inventions
Say it like in-VEN-shunz. Inventions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- in
- VEN
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inventions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inventions
American and British speakers say inventions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɛnʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈvɛnʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VEN-shunz.
What does inventions mean?
- plural of invention How to pronounce invention
Questions about saying inventions
How do you pronounce inventions?
Say in-VEN-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛnʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɛnʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inventions?
Inventions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: in · VEN · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say inventions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɛnʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈvɛnʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.