How to pronounce invertebrates
Say it like in-VUR-tuh-bruts. Invertebrates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- in
- VUR
- tuh
- bruts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invertebrates 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- brutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invertebrates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-VUR-tuh-bruts.
What does invertebrates mean?
- plural of invertebrate How to pronounce invertebrate
Questions about saying invertebrates
How do you pronounce invertebrates?
Say in-VUR-tuh-bruts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɝtəbrəts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɜːtəbrəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invertebrates?
Invertebrates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: in · VUR · tuh · bruts.
Is invertebrates 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 /ˌɪnˈvɜːtəbrəts/ (in-VUR-tuh-bruts).