How to pronounce invitee
Say it like in-vuh-TEE. Invitee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- in
- vuh
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invitee 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of invitee
American and British speakers say invitee in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnvəˈti/ in the US and /ˌɪnvəˈtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-vuh-TEE.
What does invitee mean?
- A person who is invited.
Where does invitee come from?
From invite + -ee.
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Words that rhyme with invitee
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Questions about saying invitee
How do you pronounce invitee?
Say in-vuh-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnvəˈti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnvəˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invitee?
Invitee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: in · vuh · TEE.
Do Americans and Brits say invitee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnvəˈti/ and the British form is /ˌɪnvəˈtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.