How to Pronounce Invitation

To pronounce "invitation", say inv-it-AT-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪnvɪtˈeɪʃən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “invitation”

Break "invitation" into 4 beats and lean on "AT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does invitation mean?

noun

  1. The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company.

    “an invitation to a party, to a dinner, or to visit a friend”

  2. A document or verbal message conveying an invitation.

    “We need to print off fifty invitations for the party.”

Synonyms

invitement

Words that rhyme with invitation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

invitedinvitationalinviteinviteesummonstenderingproposalbidding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "invitation"?▾

"Invitation" has 4 syllables: inv · it · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "invitation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "invitation" is /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/.

What does "invitation" mean?▾

Invitation: The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company.

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