How to pronounce invocation
Say it like in-vuh-KAY-shun. Invocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- in
- vuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invocation 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.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invocation
American and British speakers say invocation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-vuh-KAY-shun.
What does invocation mean?
- The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially prayer offered to a divine being.
- A call or summons, especially a judicial call, demand, or order.“the invocation of papers or evidence into court”
- An act of invoking or claiming a legal right.
Where does invocation come from?
From Middle English invocacioun, from Old French invocacion, from Latin invocatio, invocationem.
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Words that rhyme with invocation
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Questions about saying invocation
How do you pronounce invocation?
Say in-vuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invocation?
Invocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: in · vuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say invocation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.