To pronounce "invertebrate", say INV-ert-ebr-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"invertebrate" has 5 syllables: inv-ert-ebr-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
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adjective
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"Invertebrate" has 5 syllables: inv · ert · ebr · at · e.
Invertebrate: An animal without vertebrae, i.e. backbone.
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