How to pronounce involve
Say it like in-VOLV. Involve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLV).
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- in
- VOLV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Involve 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.
- VOLVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of involve
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-VOLV.
What does involve mean?
- connect closely and often incriminatingly“This new ruling affects your business”
- engage as a participant“Don't involve me in your family affairs!”
- have as a necessary feature“This decision involves many changes”
Where does involve come from?
From Late Middle English involven (“to cloud; to encumber; to envelop, surround; to ponder (something); (reflexive) to concern (oneself) with something”) [and other forms], borrowed from Old French involver, envoudre, or from its etymon Lat
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Words that rhyme with involve
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Questions about saying involve
How do you pronounce involve?
Say in-VOLV. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɑlv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɒlv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in involve?
Involve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLV). Broken into parts: in · VOLV.
Is involve pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪnˈvɒlv/ (in-VOLV).