How to Pronounce Inversion

To pronounce "inversion", say INV-ers-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvɜːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɪnˈvɜːʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “inversion”

"inversion" has 3 syllables: inv-ers-ion. It rhymes with aversion and excursion, if that helps it stick.

What does inversion mean?

noun

  1. The action of inverting.
  2. Being upside down, in an inverted state.

Words that rhyme with inversion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aversionexcursionincursionreversionaspersiondispersionimmersionversiondiversionperversionconversionsubversion

Related words

eversionupendinganastropheevertinginverterreversereversalinverse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inversion"?▾

"Inversion" has 3 syllables: inv · ers · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "inversion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inversion" is /ɪnˈvɜːʃən/.

What does "inversion" mean?▾

Inversion: The action of inverting.

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