How to Pronounce Involute

To pronounce "involute", say INV-ol-ut-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

INV-ol-ut-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “involute”

"involute" has 4 syllables: inv-ol-ut-e.

What does involute mean?

noun

  1. A curve that cuts all tangents of another curve at right angles; traced by a point on a string that unwinds from a curved object.

verb

  1. To roll or curl inwards.

adjective

  1. Difficult to understand; complicated.
  2. Having the edges rolled with the adaxial side outward.

Related words

coiledrolledhelicoidcomplicatedobvolutedoverintricatesupercomplicatedinvolved

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How many syllables are in "involute"?▾

"Involute" has 4 syllables: inv · ol · ut · e.

What does "involute" mean?▾

Involute: A curve that cuts all tangents of another curve at right angles; traced by a point on a string that unwinds from a curved object.

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