How to pronounce invigorate
Say it like in-VIG-uh-rit. Invigorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIG).
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- in
- VIG
- uh
- rit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invigorate 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.
- VIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of invigorate
American and British speakers say invigorate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɪɡərɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈvɪɡərɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VIG-uh-rit.
What does invigorate mean?
- To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.“Exercise is invigorating.”
- To heighten or intensify.
- To give life or energy to.“The cold water invigorated him.”
- Invigorated, filled with vigor.
Where does invigorate come from?
First attested in 1646; borrowed from New Latin invigōrātus, perfect passive participle of invigōrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying invigorate
How do you pronounce invigorate?
Say in-VIG-uh-rit. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɪɡərɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɪɡərɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invigorate?
Invigorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIG). Broken into parts: in · VIG · uh · rit.
Do Americans and Brits say invigorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɪɡərɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈvɪɡərɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.