How to pronounce invoke
Say it like in-VOHK. Invoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK).
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- in
- VOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invoke 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.
- VOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of invoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-VOHK.
What does invoke mean?
- To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
- To solicit, petition for, appeal to a favorable attitude.“The envoy invoked the King of Kings's magnanimity to reduce his province's tribute after another drought.”
- To call another ship.
Where does invoke come from?
From Middle English *invoken, envoken, borrowed from Old French envoquer, from Latin invocāre (“to call upon”), itself from in- + vocare (“to call”).
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Words that rhyme with invoke
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Questions about saying invoke
How do you pronounce invoke?
Say in-VOHK. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvoʊk/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invoke?
Invoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK). Broken into parts: in · VOHK.
Is invoke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪnˈvəʊk/ (in-VOHK).