How to pronounce invigilate
Say it like in-VIJ-ih-layt. Invigilate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIJ).
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- in
- VIJ
- ih
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invigilate 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.
- VIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of invigilate
American and British speakers say invigilate in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VIJ-ih-layt.
What does invigilate mean?
- To oversee a test or exam.“Professor Burns will be invigilating over the final examinations to ensure that the students do not cheat.”
Where does invigilate come from?
Borrowed from Latin invigilātus, past participle of invigilō (“to stay awake, watch over”).
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Questions about saying invigilate
How do you pronounce invigilate?
Say in-VIJ-ih-layt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invigilate?
Invigilate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIJ). Broken into parts: in · VIJ · ih · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say invigilate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.