How to pronounce invisible
Say it like in-VIZ-uh-bul. Invisible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZ).
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- in
- VIZ
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invisible 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.
- VIZSay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invisible
American and British speakers say invisible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈvɪzɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VIZ-ih-bul.
What does invisible mean?
- impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye“the invisible man”“invisible rays”
- not prominent or readily noticeable“he pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole”“the invisible man”
Where does invisible come from?
Morphologically in- + visible.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with invisible
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Questions about saying invisible
How do you pronounce invisible?
Say in-VIZ-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɪzɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invisible?
Invisible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZ). Broken into parts: in · VIZ · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say invisible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvɪzɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.