How to pronounce investor
Say it like in-VES-ter. Investor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- in
- VES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Investor 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.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of investor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-VES-tuh.
What does investor mean?
- someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
Where does investor come from?
From invest + -or.
Words that rhyme with investor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of investor.
Questions about saying investor
How do you pronounce investor?
Say in-VES-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in investor?
Investor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: in · VES · ter.
Is investor 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 /ɪnˈvɛstə/ (in-VES-tuh).