To pronounce "invent", say INV-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈvɛnt/
IPA
"invent" has 2 syllables: inv-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.
verb
“After weeks of hard work, I invented a new way to alphabetize matchbooks.”
“I knew I had to invent an excuse, and quickly.”
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"Invent" has 2 syllables: inv · ent.
The IPA transcription of "invent" is /ɪnˈvɛnt/.
Invent: To design a new process or mechanism.
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