How to pronounce invite
Say it like in-VYTE. Invite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYTE).
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- in
- VYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invite 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.
- VYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of invite
American and British speakers say invite in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈvaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VYTE.
What does invite mean?
- increase the likelihood of“ask for trouble”“invite criticism”
- invite someone to one's house“Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?”
- give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting“the window displays tempted the shoppers”
- a colloquial expression for invitation“he didn't get no invite to the party”
Where does invite come from?
From Middle French inviter, from Latin invītō.
Words that rhyme with invite
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Questions about saying invite
How do you pronounce invite?
Say in-VYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invite?
Invite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYTE). Broken into parts: in · VYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say invite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.