How to pronounce involved
Say it like in-VOLVD. Involved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLVD).
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- in
- VOLVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Involved 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.
- VOLVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of involved
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-VOLVD.
What does involved mean?
- connected by participation or association or use“we accomplished nothing, simply because of the large number of people involved”“the problems involved”
- entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire“the difficulties in which the question is involved”“brilliant leadership mired in details and confusion”
- emotionally involved
Where does involved come from?
From involve + -ed.
Words that rhyme with involved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of involved.
Questions about saying involved
How do you pronounce involved?
Say in-VOLVD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɑlvd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɒlvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in involved?
Involved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLVD). Broken into parts: in · VOLVD.
Is involved 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 /ɪnˈvɒlvd/ (in-VOLVD).