How to Pronounce Involved

To pronounce "involved", say INV-olv-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvɒlvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈvɒlvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “involved”

"involved" has 3 syllables: inv-olv-ed. It rhymes with resolved and absolved, if that helps it stick.

What does involved mean?

verb

  1. To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.
  2. To envelop completely; to surround; to cover; to hide.

    “to involve in darkness or obscurity”

adjective

  1. Complicated.

    “He related an involved story about every ancestor since 1895.”

  2. Associated with others, be a participant or make someone be a participant (in a crime, process, etc.)

    “He got involved in a bar fight.”

Synonyms

complicateembarrassentangleimplicateimplyincludeoverwhelm

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Words that rhyme with involved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

resolvedabsolveddissolvedunresolvedevolvedsolvedunsolveduninvolveddevolvedrevolved

Related words

complexintricateconcernedencumberedinterestedconvolutedtortuouslabyrinthine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "involved"?▾

"Involved" has 3 syllables: inv · olv · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "involved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "involved" is /ɪnˈvɒlvd/.

What does "involved" mean?▾

Involved: To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

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