How to pronounce invited
Say it like in-VY-tud. Invited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- in
- VY
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invited 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-VY-tid.
What does invited mean?
- simple past and past participle of invite How to pronounce invite
- Having been asked to attend.
- Having an invitation.
- One who was given an invitation.
Words that rhyme with invited
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of invited.
Questions about saying invited
How do you pronounce invited?
Say in-VY-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invited?
Invited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: in · VY · tud.
Is invited 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 /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/ (in-VY-tid).