How to pronounce inviting
Say it like in-VY-ting. Inviting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- in
- VY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inviting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inviting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-VY-ting.
What does inviting mean?
- attractive and tempting“an inviting offer”
Words that rhyme with inviting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inviting.
Questions about saying inviting
How do you pronounce inviting?
Say in-VY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inviting?
Inviting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: in · VY · ting.
Is inviting 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 /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/ (in-VY-ting).