How to pronounce involvement
Say it like in-VOLV-munt. Involvement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLV).
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- in
- VOLV
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Involvement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of involvement
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-VOLV-munt.
What does involvement mean?
- the act of sharing in the activities of a group“the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities”
- a connection of inclusion or containment“he escaped involvement in the accident”“there was additional involvement of the liver and spleen”
- a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something“an interest in music”
Where does involvement come from?
From involve + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying involvement
How do you pronounce involvement?
Say in-VOLV-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɑlvmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in involvement?
Involvement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLV). Broken into parts: in · VOLV · munt.
Is involvement 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 /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/ (in-VOLV-munt).