How to Pronounce Involuntary

To pronounce "involuntary", say INV-ol-unt-ary — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “involuntary”

"involuntary" has 4 syllables: inv-ol-unt-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does involuntary mean?

adjective

  1. Without intention; unintentional.
  2. Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

    “He found himself the involuntary witness in the trial.”

Synonyms

unbewisedunvoluntaryinadvertentunintended

Words that rhyme with involuntary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

unvoluntaryunwillingunconsciousunwillednonvoluntaryautomaticforceddriven

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "involuntary"?▾

"Involuntary" has 4 syllables: inv · ol · unt · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "involuntary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "involuntary" is /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/.

What does "involuntary" mean?▾

Involuntary: Without intention; unintentional.

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