How to pronounce inverted
Say it like in-VUR-tid. Inverted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- in
- VUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inverted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inverted
- 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-tid.
What does inverted mean?
- Having the order or direction exchanged; for example, turned upside down, reversed, or in any other way opposite or contrary and swapped.
- Having the lowest note transposed an octave higher.
- Having its polarization changed by hydrolysis; see invert sugar.
- simple past and past participle of invert How to pronounce invert
Words that rhyme with inverted
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Questions about saying inverted
How do you pronounce inverted?
Say in-VUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɝtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inverted?
Inverted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: in · VUR · tid.
Is inverted 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 /ˌɪnˈvɜːtɪd/ (in-VUR-tid).