How to pronounce investiture
Say it like in-VES-tih-cher. Investiture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- in
- VES
- tih
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Investiture 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.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of investiture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-VES-tih-chuh.
What does investiture mean?
- The act of investing, as with possession or power; formal bestowal or presentation of a possessory or prescriptive right.
- That which invests or clothes; covering; vestment.
- The parliamentary vote required to inaugurate the Prime Minister of Spain.
Where does investiture come from?
From Middle French investiture, from Medieval Latin investītūra, from investīre (“to clothe”).
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Words that rhyme with investiture
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Questions about saying investiture
How do you pronounce investiture?
Say in-VES-tih-cher. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in investiture?
Investiture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: in · VES · tih · cher.
Is investiture 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 /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃə/ (in-VES-tih-chuh).