How to pronounce inventor
Say it like in-VEN-ter. Inventor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- in
- VEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inventor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inventor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-VEN-tuh.
What does inventor mean?
- someone who is the first to think of or make something
Where does inventor come from?
Borrowed from Latin inventor.
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Words that rhyme with inventor
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Questions about saying inventor
How do you pronounce inventor?
Say in-VEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛntɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inventor?
Inventor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: in · VEN · ter.
Is inventor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈvɛntə/ (in-VEN-tuh).