How to pronounce invents
Say it like in-VENTS. Invents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENTS).
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- in
- VENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invents 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.
- VENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of invents
American and British speakers say invents in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɛnts/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈvɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VENTS.
What does invents mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of invent How to pronounce invent
Questions about saying invents
How do you pronounce invents?
Say in-VENTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛnts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invents?
Invents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENTS). Broken into parts: in · VENTS.
Do Americans and Brits say invents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɛnts/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈvɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.