How to pronounce invest
Say it like in-VEST. Invest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEST).
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- in
- VEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invest 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.
- VESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of invest
American and British speakers say invest in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɛst/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VEST.
What does invest mean?
- make an investment“Put money into bonds”
- give qualities or abilities to
- furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
Where does invest come from?
Borrowed from Middle French investir or Medieval Latin investire, from Latin investio (“to clothe, cover”), from in- (“in, on”) + vestio (“to clothe, dress”), from vestis (“clothing”); see vest.
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Words that rhyme with invest
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Questions about saying invest
How do you pronounce invest?
Say in-VEST. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛst/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invest?
Invest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEST). Broken into parts: in · VEST.
Do Americans and Brits say invest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɛst/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.