To pronounce "inventor", say INV-ent-or — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvɛntə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈvɛntə/
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"inventor" has 3 syllables: inv-ent-or. It rhymes with centre and epicenter, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Inventor" has 3 syllables: inv · ent · or.
The IPA transcription of "inventor" is /ɪnˈvɛntə/.
Inventor: One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.
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