How to pronounce inventors
Say it like in-VEN-terz. Inventors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- in
- VEN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inventors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inventors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-VEN-tuz.
What does inventors mean?
- plural of inventor How to pronounce inventor
Questions about saying inventors
How do you pronounce inventors?
Say in-VEN-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛntɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɛntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inventors?
Inventors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: in · VEN · terz.
Is inventors 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 /ˌɪnˈvɛntəz/ (in-VEN-tuz).