How to Pronounce Inventories

To pronounce "inventories", say INV-ent-or-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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INV-ent-or-ies

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"inventories" has 4 syllables: inv-ent-or-ies. It rhymes with stories and categories, if that helps it stick.

noun

(operations) The stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business.
“Due to an undersized inventory at the Boston outlet, customers had to travel to Providence to find the item.”
(operations) A detailed list of all of the items on hand.
“The inventory included several items that one wouldn't normally think to find at a cheese shop.”

verb

(operations) To take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory.
“The main job of the night shift was to inventory the store, and restock when necessary.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "inventories"?▾

"Inventories" has 4 syllables: inv · ent · or · ies.

What does "inventories" mean?▾

Inventories: (operations) The stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business.

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