How to Pronounce Invade

To pronounce "invade", say INV-ad-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈveɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪnˈveɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “invade”

"invade" has 3 syllables: inv-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does invade mean?

verb

  1. To move into.

    “Under some circumstances police are allowed to invade a person's privacy.”

  2. To enter by force in order to conquer.

    “Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982.”

Antonyms

evade

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Words that rhyme with invade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

occupyencroachaggressionconquertrespassattackoverrun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "invade"?▾

"Invade" has 3 syllables: inv · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "invade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "invade" is /ɪnˈveɪd/.

What does "invade" mean?▾

Invade: To move into.

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