How to pronounce invert
Say it like in-VURT. Invert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT).
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- in
- VURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of invert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-VURT.
What does invert mean?
- To turn (something) upside down or inside out; to place in a contrary order or direction; to make (something) the opposite of it.
- To move (the root note of a chord) up or down an octave, resulting in a change in pitch.
- To undergo inversion, as sugar.
- An inverted arch (as in a sewer).
- The base of a tunnel on which the road or railway may be laid and used when construction is through unstable ground. It may be flat or form a continuous curve with the tunnel arch.
- The lowest point inside a pipe at a certain point.
- Subjected to the process of inversion; inverted; converted.“invert sugar”
Where does invert come from?
From Middle French invertir.
Words that rhyme with invert
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of invert.
Questions about saying invert
How do you pronounce invert?
Say in-VURT. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvɝt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invert?
Invert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT). Broken into parts: in · VURT.
Is invert 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 /ɪnˈvɜːt/ (in-VURT).