How to pronounce invoking
Say it like in-VOH-king. Invoking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH).
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- in
- VOH
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invoking 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.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of invoking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-VOH-king.
What does invoking mean?
- present participle and gerund of invoke How to pronounce invoke
Words that rhyme with invoking
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Questions about saying invoking
How do you pronounce invoking?
Say in-VOH-king. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvoʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvəʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invoking?
Invoking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH). Broken into parts: in · VOH · king.
Is invoking 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 /ˌɪnˈvəʊkɪŋ/ (in-VOH-king).