How to Pronounce Inverted

To pronounce "inverted", say INV-ert-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

INV-ert-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “inverted”

"inverted" has 3 syllables: inv-ert-ed. It rhymes with perverted and diverted, if that helps it stick.

What does inverted mean?

verb

  1. To turn (something) upside down or inside out; to place in a contrary order or direction.

    “to invert a cup, the order of words, rules of justice, etc.”

  2. To move (the root note of a chord) up or down an octave, resulting in a change in pitch.

adjective

  1. Having the order or direction changed; for example turned upside down, reversed or in any other way opposite or contrary.
  2. Homosexual.

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Words that rhyme with inverted

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perverteddivertedblurtedasserteddesertedconcertedalertedrevertedavertedconvertedskirtedintroverted

Related words

anatropousturnedupside-downreversedreturnedexpendedspentdisarmed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inverted"?▾

"Inverted" has 3 syllables: inv · ert · ed.

What does "inverted" mean?▾

Inverted: To turn (something) upside down or inside out; to place in a contrary order or direction.

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