How to Pronounce Inventory

To pronounce "inventory", say INV-ent-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inventory”

"inventory" has 3 syllables: inv-ent-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does inventory mean?

noun

  1. (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.”

  2. (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

  1. (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.”

Synonyms

indexinventorizetake inventorytake stock

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Words that rhyme with inventory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

stocktakingstockarmoryarmourystocktakeregistryregisterstockpiling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inventory"?▾

"Inventory" has 3 syllables: inv · ent · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "inventory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inventory" is /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/.

What does "inventory" mean?▾

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

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