How to pronounce inverter
Say it like in-VUR-ter. Inverter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- in
- VUR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inverter 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inverter
- 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.
What does inverter mean?
- Something that inverts, or causes inversion.
- A power inverter.
Where does inverter come from?
From invert + -er.
Words that rhyme with inverter
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Questions about saying inverter
How do you pronounce inverter?
Say in-VUR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvɝtɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɜːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inverter?
Inverter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: in · VUR · ter.
Is inverter 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 /ɪnˈvɜːtə/ (in-VUR-tuh).