How to pronounce invidious
Say it like in-VID-ee-us. Invidious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VID).
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- in
- VID
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invidious 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.
- VIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invidious
American and British speakers say invidious in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VID-ee-us.
What does invidious mean?
- Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
- Offensively or unfairly discriminating.
- Detestable, hateful, or odious. (Often used in cases of perceived unfairness, or when facing a difficult situation or choice, especially in the phrase invidious position.)
Where does invidious come from?
Borrowed from Latin invidiōsus, from invidia (“envy, ill will”), from in- (“upon”) + videō (“to see”); the meaning developed from “look back at” to “look askance at” to “envy.” Doublet of envious, from Old French.
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Words that rhyme with invidious
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Questions about saying invidious
How do you pronounce invidious?
Say in-VID-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invidious?
Invidious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VID). Broken into parts: in · VID · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say invidious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.