How to pronounce invigorating
Say it like in-VIG-uh-ray-ting. Invigorating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIG).
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- in
- VIG
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invigorating 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.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of invigorating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-VIG-uh-ray-ting.
What does invigorating mean?
- Giving strength, energy and vitality; quickening; stimulating.
- present participle and gerund of invigorate How to pronounce invigorate
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Questions about saying invigorating
How do you pronounce invigorating?
Say in-VIG-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invigorating?
Invigorating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIG). Broken into parts: in · VIG · uh · ray · ting.
Is invigorating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (in-VIG-uh-ray-ting).